Office of the Messrs. Rockefeller records, Cultural Interests, Series E, 1888-1962
68.72 Cubic FeetThe Cultural Interests series reflects the Rockefeller family's involvement and contributions in the areas of the arts, museums, parks, and historic restorations. The series contains correspondence between members of the Rockefeller family and the Family Office Staff on the one hand, and officials and members of the various institutions and organizations on the other. Most of the material concerns unsolicited appeals for donations. Some members of the family were also members of or were active in several of the organizations, and some of the correspondence reflects this activity.
Office of the Messrs. Rockefeller records, Homes, Series I, 1885-1973
77.75 Cubic FeetThe Homes series documents the management of four of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.'s and John D. Rockefeller, Jr.'s estates and their New York City homes. The estates are Ormond Beach, Florida; Lakewood, New Jersey; Pocantico Hills, New York; and Seal Harbor, Maine. The New York City homes are 4, 10, and 12 West 54th Street and the apartment at 740 Park Avenue. There is also information regarding John D. Rockefeller 3rd's apartment at One Beekman Place. Most of the material deals with property purchases, employees, the construction of homes, out buildings, and private roads, relations with neighbors and local communities, the contents of the houses (particularly art collections), and the general maintenance and operation of the various homes. The correspondence is between members of the family and the family office on the one hand, and estate managers, employees, contractors, real estate agents, neighbors, members of the various communities, and art dealers on the other.
Office of the Messrs. Rockefeller records, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Personal papers, Series Z, 1858-1961 (Bulk, 1879-1961), bulk 1879-1961
30.55 Cubic FeetThe Office of the Messrs. Rockefeller (OMR) materials document the increasing role assumed by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in the management of Rockefeller affairs and amply document his business and philanthropic affairs. They also chronicle the entrance of JDR Jr.'s sons, John D. 3rd, Nelson A., Laurance S., Winthrop, and David, into the world of business, philanthropy, civic leadership, and politics as they joined the office.
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- Abby Aldrich Rockefeller papers, 1858-1957, n.d. Bulk: 1920-1948, bulk 1920-19481
- Office of the Messrs. Rockefeller records, Cultural Interests, Series E, 1888-19621
- Office of the Messrs. Rockefeller records, Homes, Series I, 1885-19731
- Office of the Messrs. Rockefeller records, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Personal papers, Series Z, 1858-1961 (Bulk, 1879-1961), bulk 1879-19611
- Rockefeller, Abby Aldrich (1874-1948)✖[remove]4
- Rockefeller, John D., Jr. (John Davison) (1874-1960)✖[remove]4
- Rockefeller, John D. (John Davison) (1839-1937)2
- Colonial Williamsburg (Williamsburg, Va.)1
- Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.)1
- Rockefeller, David (1915-2017)1
- Rockefeller, John D., III (John Davison) (1906-1978)1
- Rockefeller, Laurance Spelman (1910-2004)1
- Rockefeller, Nelson A. (Nelson Aldrich) (1908-1979)1
Current results range from 1858 to 1973
- Rockefeller Archive Center4
- Rockefeller, Abby Aldrich (1874-1948)4
- Rockefeller, John D., Jr. (John Davison) (1874-1960)4
- Rockefeller, John D. (John Davison) (1839-1937)2
- Colonial Williamsburg (Williamsburg, Va.)1
- Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.)1
- Rockefeller, David (1915-2017)1
- Rockefeller, John D., III (John Davison) (1906-1978)1
- Rockefeller, Laurance Spelman (1910-2004)1
- Rockefeller, Nelson A. (Nelson Aldrich) (1908-1979)1