Photograph, Press - Jeannette Rockefeller

 
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Photograph, Press - Jeanette Rockefeller
Photograph, Press - Jeannette Rockefeller
Photograph, Press - Jeanette Rockefeller
Photograph, Press - Jeanette Rockefeller

Photograph, Press - Jeannette Rockefeller

Object number2017.022.10
DateMay 23, 1963
Associated LocationLittle Rock, Arkansas
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions10 × 8 1/8 in. (25.4 × 20.6 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionA press photograph of Jeannette Rockefeller at the Arkansas Arts Center in 1963. First Lady Rockefeller stands with children in art class at the Arkansas Arts Center. She was the first president of the $1.5 million arts center.

    Jeannette Edris Rockefeller was born on July 13, 1918 in Seattle, Washington. Jeannette married Winthrop Rockefeller on June 11, 1956. In 1959 Jeannette and Winthrop did a statewide fundraising campaign for the Museum of Fine Arts (now the Arkansas Arts Center). Jeannette became the president of the Arkansas Arts Center Board of Trustees in 1960 and held the position until 1968. Jeannette divorced Winthrop in 1971. She died on December 7, 1997 and is buried in Seattle.
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    Not on view
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