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Blanchette Ferry Rockefeller (née Hooker; October 2, 1909 – November 29, 1992) was an American art sponsor, twice president of the Museum of Modern Art, and wife of John D. Rockefeller III and mother of Jay Rockefeller.
Blanchette Ferry Hooker was a Vassar alumna, philanthropist, and art collector who married John D. Rockefeller III. She served as a trustee of Vassar, MoMa, and other arts and education institutions, and donated extensively to Vassar's art gallery.
Learn about the life and legacy of Blanchette Ferry Hooker Rockefeller, a prominent art patron and trustee of MoMA who oversaw its expansion and growth. Read how she used her intelligence, sensitivity, and influence to shape the museum's history and collection.
Blanchette Ferry Rockefeller (née Hooker; October 2, 1909 – November 29, 1992) was an American art sponsor, twice president of the Museum of Modern Art, and wife of John D. Rockefeller III and mother of Jay Rockefeller.
The Rockefeller family ( / ˈrɒkəfɛlər / ROCK-ə-fell-ər) is an American industrial, political, and banking family that owns one of the world's largest fortunes.
Nov 29, 1992 · Blanchette Ferry Rockefeller was a Vassar alumna, trustee, and philanthropist who died in 1992. She donated funds for the restoration of Main Building, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Rockefeller Center.
Blanchette Ferry Rockefeller (née Hooker; October 2, 1909 – November 29, 1992) was an American art sponsor, twice president of the Museum of Modern Art, and wife of John D. Rockefeller III and mother of Jay Rockefeller.
