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Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge

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210: 218: 331:, a benefactor to communities, the arts, nonprofit and natural resource efforts, as an author, a judge of dogs, a breeder of dogs, the founder of the Morris and Essex Dog Club and its internationally recognized annual exhibition in May that was considered the most prestigious dog show held in the United States of America for decades, and the founder of a refuge for injured and lost animals. 410:, which began the campaign to save that vast swamp from development as an airport, by providing funds for the initial purchases of core properties in 1959. Acquisition of a significant area of land was required for it to qualify as a large enough gift to the federal government that could be set aside, forever, as a federal park. 33: 32: 458: 206:, where both resided, in a small ceremony at the residence of the bride's family, following the contemporary customs dictated by a mourning period after the death of the groom's father in February. 282:, where he preferred to reside. A long private path extended for miles from one house to the other with gates at either side of Woodland Road, which defined the southern boundary of her property. 490: 297:
Geraldine R. Dodge judged at major dog shows in every American state as well as the premier shows in Germany, Canada, Ireland, and England. She was the first woman invited to judge for the
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Unfortunately, the historic residence of Geraldine R. Dodge was demolished by the insurance company that bought the estate following her death. The grand home was built in the style of
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who visited Hartley Farms several times with his wife. When Mrs. Dodge's significant art collection was posthumously auctioned, it included 20 bronze Dallin sculptures including
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country estate where the family lived. She was a great patron of the arts and parts of her collection became the object of a lawsuit following her death.
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was passed on November 3, 1960, protecting the important natural resource. In 1964 the park was dedicated by Udall, who had become
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published that the building cost $ 800,000. Mrs. Dodge also donated the train station. These structures became the core of the
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opposite a property his family owned and extending to another of his that faced south and fronted on Spring Valley Road in
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and, she brought into the marriage an estimated personal fortune of $ 101 million. They were married on April 18, 1907, in
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In 1975 this sculpture sold for $ 150,000 a record for a piece of American Sculpture at the time.
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William Avery Rockefeller Jr. and Almira Geraldine (Goodsell) Rockefeller
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was dedicated in 1968 and named the M. Hartley Dodge Wildlife Refuge.
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During the early part of their marriage they resided together at
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At her death she left $ 85 million to establish the
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She was a significant sponsor for American sculptor
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His property has been preserved through a 16:American heiress and arts patron (1882–1973) 890:children of William Avery Rockefeller Jr. 835: 821: 813: 360:, which continues her work, including the 31: 20: 1032:children of William Goodsell Rockefeller 1100:children of Godfrey Stillman Rockefeller 1094:children of Laurance Spelman Rockefeller 1090:children of John Davison Rockefeller III 958:children of John Davison Rockefeller Jr. 1191:children of John Davison Rockefeller IV 1036:children of Ethel Geraldine Rockefeller 450: 1092:children of Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller 590:Haggerty, Arthur J. (April 21, 2004). 459:"Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge obituary" 1270:Philanthropists from New York (state) 301:, where she was invited to judge the 7: 1207:children of Rodman Clark Rockefeller 795:"About the Hartley Dodge Foundation" 623:Cyrus E. Dallin: Let Justice Be Done 439:Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 401:National Register of Historic Places 285:She died in 1973, and was buried in 249:National Register of Historic Places 1034:children of Percy Avery Rockefeller 415:North American Wildlife Foundation 362:Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival 270:hers fronting the main route from 14: 1250:Burials at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery 467:. August 14, 1973. Archived from 308:She was the author of two books, 245:Madison Civic Commercial District 149:Ethel Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge 1096:children of Winthrop Rockefeller 417:that completed the acquisition. 1265:People from the Upper East Side 1260:People from Madison, New Jersey 421:championed by then congressman 408:Jersey Jetport Site Association 225:The couple had only one child, 734:U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1: 1098:children of David Rockefeller 872:William Avery Rockefeller Jr. 854:William Avery Rockefeller Sr. 649:Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation 358:Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation 139:William Avery Rockefeller Jr. 1182:Godfrey Anderson Rockefeller 1043:Godfrey Stillman Rockefeller 1005:Laurance Spelman Rockefeller 983:John Davison Rockefeller III 956:children of Alta Rockefeller 929:William Goodsell Rockefeller 921:John Davison Rockefeller Jr. 1168:Margaret Dulany Rockefeller 1163:Abigail Aldrich Rockefeller 1107:John Davison Rockefeller IV 1065:Marcellus Hartley Dodge Jr. 1052:Isabel Stillman Rockefeller 974:Abigail Aldrich Rockefeller 966:Margaret Rockefeller Strong 943:Marcellus Hartley Dodge Sr. 939:Ethel Geraldine Rockefeller 783:Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge 391:that is a remnant from the 227:Marcellus Hartley Dodge Jr. 196:Marcellus Hartley Dodge Sr. 129:Marcellus Hartley Dodge Jr. 119:Marcellus Hartley Dodge Sr. 60:Ethel Geraldine Rockefeller 25:Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge 1291: 1198:Justin Aldrich Rockefeller 1173:Richard Gilder Rockefeller 1048:James Stillman Rockefeller 992:Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller 799:hartleydodgefoundation.org 679:beatl.barnard.columbia.edu 592:"Morris & Essex Redux" 159:was the name given to the 1159:Winthrop Paul Rockefeller 1145:Marion French Rockefeller 1140:Laura Spelman Rockefeller 1131:Michael Clark Rockefeller 970:John Rockefeller Prentice 621:Francis, Rell G. (1976). 427:Secretary of the Interior 187:, her father's estate in 142:Almira Geraldine Goodsell 30: 1214:Meile Louise Rockefeller 1155:Laurance Rockefeller Jr. 1150:Lucy Aldrich Rockefeller 1126:Steven Clark Rockefeller 1121:Rodman Clark Rockefeller 1112:Hope Aldrich Rockefeller 888:John Davison Rockefeller 863:John Davison Rockefeller 327:She was recognized as a 189:Mount Pleasant, New York 171:Rockefeller was born in 1136:Mark Fitler Rockefeller 1117:Alida Ferry Rockefeller 1000:Margaretta Large Fitler 987:Blanchette Ferry Hooker 934:Percy Avery Rockefeller 916:Harold Fowler McCormick 902:Charles Augustus Strong 299:Westminster Kennel Club 258:. Eventually, while in 1056:Frederic W. Lincoln IV 925:Abigail Greene Aldrich 867:Laura Celestia Spelman 491:"Did You Know That --" 341:Passing of the Buffalo 312:English Cocker Spaniel 287:Sleepy Hollow Cemetery 222: 214: 200:Remington Arms Company 39:Friedrich von Kaulbach 954:Elizabeth Rockefeller 898:Elizabeth Rockefeller 750:on November 11, 2012. 645:"History and Mission" 399:and is listed on the 397:conservation easement 293:Dogs and Philanthropy 221:Madison Train Station 220: 212: 1023:Margaret Rockefeller 1014:Winthrop Rockefeller 996:Mary Todhunter Clark 877:Franklin Rockefeller 714:on September 7, 2006 685:on September 7, 2006 655:on February 10, 2012 433:and continued under 393:Glacial Lake Passaic 1245:American socialites 377:Charles W. Harkness 320:German Shepherd Dog 235:Madison, New Jersey 198:, president of The 181:William Rockefeller 97:Madison, New Jersey 1275:Rockefeller family 1178:Eileen Rockefeller 844:Rockefeller family 596:morrisandessex.com 240:The New York Times 223: 215: 1222: 1221: 1061:Avery Rockefeller 1019:David Rockefeller 912:Edith Rockefeller 571:. August 14, 1973 471:on April 10, 2020 435:Lyndon B. Johnson 146: 145: 1282: 907:Alta Rockefeller 837: 830: 823: 814: 809: 807: 805: 770: 769: 758: 752: 751: 749: 742: 736:(May 25, 1964). 730: 724: 723: 721: 719: 713: 707:. Archived from 701: 695: 694: 692: 690: 681:. Archived from 671: 665: 664: 662: 660: 651:. Archived from 641: 635: 634: 618: 612: 611: 609: 607: 602:on July 23, 2008 598:. Archived from 587: 581: 580: 578: 576: 559: 553: 552: 550: 548: 543:. April 19, 1907 531: 525: 524: 522: 520: 495: 487: 481: 480: 478: 476: 455: 423:Stewart L. 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Index


Friedrich von Kaulbach
Morris Museum
New York City
New York
Madison, New Jersey
Philanthropist
Marcellus Hartley Dodge Sr.
Marcellus Hartley Dodge Jr.
William Avery Rockefeller Jr.
William Avery Rockefeller Jr. and Almira Geraldine (Goodsell) Rockefeller
Giralda Farms
New Jersey
New York City
New York
William Rockefeller
Rockwood Hall
Mount Pleasant, New York
Marcellus Hartley Dodge Sr.
Remington Arms Company
Manhattan


Marcellus Hartley Dodge Jr.
France
Madison, New Jersey
The New York Times
Madison Civic Commercial District
National Register of Historic Places
New Jersey

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