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Anne Morgan, 1915 (b / w photo)
498779 Anne Morgan, 1915 (b/w photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne Morgan (1873-1952) American philanthropist, suffragist, advocate for the rights of workers and women and lover of France, who used her great wealth inherited from her father, the financier, J.P. Morgan, to further the cause of social reform in America in the early 20th century; her love of France led her to provide relief efforts in aid to France during the 1st World War and afterwards; co-founder, with Anne Dike, of the American Committee for Devastated France, she recruited some 350 young American women to assist in this reconstruction, creating a network of visiting nurses, libraries and helping to establish schools; she bought the Chateau of Blerancourt as the headquarters of the work (later to become the Museum of French-American History) and again in the 2nd World War this became a center in 1940 providing medical care and a haven for refugees; she was the first American woman to be appointed a commander of the French Legion of Honour; ); American, out of copyright
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Anne Morgan, 1915 - A Philanthropist's Legacy
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. This photograph captures the essence of Anne Morgan, a remarkable woman who left an indelible mark on history. In this portrait taken by Underwood & Underwood in 1915, we see a glimpse into the life of an American philanthropist, suffragist, and advocate for social reform. Born into wealth as the daughter of renowned financier J. P. Morgan, Anne Morgan chose to utilize her privilege to champion causes close to her heart. Her love for France led her to provide relief efforts during World War I and beyond. Co-founding the American Committee for Devastated France with Anne Dike, she recruited hundreds of young American women to aid in reconstruction efforts. Morgan's dedication extended far beyond mere financial support; she established networks of visiting nurses, libraries, and schools throughout war-torn regions. Recognizing the importance of preserving history and culture amidst chaos, she purchased Chateau de Blerancourt as headquarters for their work—a place that would later become the Museum of French-American History. During World War II, this sanctuary transformed into a center offering medical care and refuge for refugees fleeing persecution. For her unwavering commitment to France's welfare during both world wars, Morgan became the first American woman appointed commander of the French Legion of Honour—an honor befitting her extraordinary contributions. Through this timeless image captured over a century ago by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder collection today—Anne Morgan's legacy lives on—a testament to compassion transcending borders and reminding us all that one person can make an immeasurable difference in shaping our world.
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