Dorothy Payne Whitney

Dorothy Payne Elmhirst (née Whitney; January 23, 1887 – December 14, 1968) was an American-born social activist, philanthropist, publisher and a member of the prominent Whitney family.

Dorothy Payne Whitney Elmhirst
Dorothy Payne Whitney in 1915
Born
Dorothy Payne Whitney

(1887-01-23)January 23, 1887
Washington, D.C., United States
DiedDecember 14, 1968(1968-12-14) (aged 81)
Dartington Hall, Devon, UK
NationalityUnited States (until 1935)
United Kingdom (from 1925 to 1968)
EducationChapin School
Spouses
Willard Dickerman Straight
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(m. 1911; died 1918)​
    Leonard Knight Elmhirst
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    (m. 1925)​
    ChildrenWhitney Willard Straight
    Beatrice Whitney Straight
    Michael Whitney Straight
    Ruth Elmhirst
    William Elmhirst
    Parent(s)William Collins Whitney
    Flora Payne
    RelativesSee Whitney family
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