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Mrs. Fish and Her Role in Newport Society and Philanthropy
A profile of Mrs. Fish, prominent Newport host, philanthropist, and social innovator. It notes her support for art students, her lavishly staged events, and her outspoken view of the Newport set as “uniformly stupid.” The piece also highlights her American leadership, independence, and charitable works across arts and peace initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cation
Mrs. Fish
Newport
Seventy-eighth Street
New York
Rhode Island
Alt. Vernom