Abigail Aldrich Rockefeller (born 1943) is an American feminist, ecologist, and member of the Rockefeller family. She was a member of Cell 16, a radical feminist organization, in the 1970s. She also founded the Clivus Multrum company, which manufactures composting toilets.

Abby Rockefeller was the chairman of the Furnishing Committee of the International House of New York. As chairman, she strove to add American decor to the interior of the building, drawing largely on her childhood in Providence, Rhode Island for inspiration.

Abby Greene Aldrich Rockefeller was born on October 26, 1874, in Providence, Rhode Island, the fourth child of Abby Pearce Chapman and Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich. Her father served in the state House of Representatives, was Speaker of the House, and served as a U.S. Senator, including as chair of the Senate Finance Committee.

Abby Rockefeller may refer to: Abby Rockefeller (ecologist) (born 1943), American ecologist and feminist from the Rockefeller family; Abby Aldrich Rockefeller (1874–1948), socialite and philanthropist, grandmother of the ecologist; Abby Rockefeller Mauzé (1903–1976), philanthropist, daughter of the socialite and aunt of the ecologist

Aug 11, 2022 · Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, the wife of John Rockefeller Jr., was a philanthropist, visionary, and cofounder of the Museum of Modern Art.

From an early age, Abby was exposed to a stimulating life rich in politics, art, literature, and society. She emerged from it a self-confident woman, outgoing and curious,...

Oct 2, 2020 · Abby Rockefeller had a discerning eye that shaped a world-class collection. These objects are notable examples of their kind and continue to draw viewers in today, Barry said. "Mrs. Rockefeller especially liked the aesthetic appeal of folk paintings," she said.

Aug 26, 2024 · Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, in many regards a traditional spouse, mother, and homemaker, understood the oxymoronic challenge posed by a museum of the modern. With a fervent band of sympathizers,...

The daughter of Abby Chapman Aldrich and a powerful U.S. senator from Rhode Island, Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller was born in 1874 and grew up in homes in Providence and Washington, D.C. She was strongly influenced …

Other articles where Abby Aldrich Rockefeller is discussed: John D. Rockefeller, Jr.: In 1901 Rockefeller married Abby Greene Aldrich (1874–1948), daughter of U.S. Senator Nelson W. Aldrich. As an art collector, she was instrumental in the founding of the Museum of Modern Art.