Mary Stillman Harkness | |
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 Portrait of Mrs. Edward Harkness by Frank O. Salisbury, in Harkness House | |
| Born | Mary Emma Stillman July 4, 1874 |
| Died | June 6, 1950 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Other names | Mrs. Edward S. Harkness |
| Known for | philanthropy |
| Spouse | Edward Harkness |
| Children | none |
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Mary Emma Stillman Harkness (July 4, 1874 – June 6, 1950)[1] was an American philanthropist. The wife of Edward Harkness, she participated in his philanthropy and also gave independently to various institutions, particularly for women's education, continuing to do so after his death in 1940.
- ^ "Mrs. E.S. Harkness Dead At Age Of 75; Widow of Financier Continued His Policy of Giving Aid to Health and Education Also Was Patron Of Arts". The New York Times. June 7, 1950.