Jørgine Boomer
Jørgine Slettede Boomer (August 18, 1887 – May 7, 1971) was a Norwegian-American businesswoman and entrepreneur, noted for her rags-to-riches story as a poor immigrant who became the co-owner and manager of one of the world's largest luxury hotels, the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.
Jørgine Boomer | |
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| Born | Jørgine Rolfsdatter Slettede August 18, 1887 Lom, Norway |
| Died | May 7, 1971 (aged 83) New York City |
| Resting place | Storhaugen farm Bøverdalen, Norway |
| Nationality | Norway and United States |
| Other names | Georgia S. Sloane Georgia Boomer |
| Education | Nursing, medicine |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Occupation | Hotel manager |
| Years active | 1915 - 1971 |
| Employer | The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel |
| Known for | Owning / managing The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel |
| Spouses | Richard Sloane (m. 1915–1916)Lucius M. Boomer
(m. 1920–1947) |
| Children | George Dupont Boomer (1921-1999), Bonita Boomer |
| Parent(s) | Rolf Olsen Visdalen (1851–1905) Marit Jonsdatter Slettede (1860–1941) |
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