Dorothy Buffum Chandler

Dorothy Buffum Chandler (May 19, 1901 – July 6, 1997; born Dorothy Mae Buffum) was a Los Angeles cultural leader. She is perhaps best known for her efforts on behalf of the performing arts.

Dorothy Buffum Chandler
Born
Dorothy Mae Buffum

(1901-05-19)May 19, 1901
DiedJuly 6, 1997(1997-07-06) (aged 96)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materStanford University
Spouse
Norman Chandler
(m. 1922; died 1973)
ChildrenCamilla Chandler
Otis Chandler
Parent(s)Charles Abel Buffum
Fern Smith Buffum
RelativesEdwin Buffum (uncle)
Mike Chandler (grandson)
Harrison Gray Otis (grandfather-in-law)
Stephen Otis (great-grandfather-in-law)
Sara Otis (great-grandmother-in-law)
Harry Chandler (father-in-law)
Emma Marian Otis Chandler (mother-in-law)
Moses K. Chandler (grandfather-in-law)
Emma J. Little Chandler (grandmother-in-law)
Awards
  • Variety Clubs International, Humanitarian Award 1974
  • UCLA Medal 1982
  • National Medal of Arts 1985
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