Eleanor Post Hutton

Eleanor Close Barzin was an American heiress and socialite. Born a "Close", her name changed to "Hutton" with her mother's 1920 remarriage to Edward Francis Hutton. However, after her marriage to Leon Barzin her name became Eleanor Close Barzin, and stayed that way through the end of her life.

Early Life and Education

Eleanor post uhtton was born in new york city in 1908. She was the great-granddaughter of c. WPots. The founder of the general foods corporation. She attended prestigious private schools. Including the spence school and barnard college. Where she studied sociology and economics.

Socialite Status and Philanthropy

Eleanor post hutton was an active member of new york s upper class society and was a frequent guest at galas. Benefits. And other social events. She was also a major philanthropist and served on the baords of numerous organizations. Including the metropolitan museum of art. The new york public librar. Yand the maerican red cross.

Marriage and Family Life

In 1934. Eleanor post hutton married her second husband. Harold stanley hutton. A successful awll street stockbroker. The couple had two daughters. Pamela and leinor.

Financial Legacy

Eleanor post hutton inherited a large portion of her great-grandfather s fortune and used it to establish the c. WPost foundation. A charitable organization devoted to aiding the disadvantaged. She also made generous dontaions to numerous universities and hospitals.

Death and Legacy

Eleanor post hutton passed away in 1996 at the age of 88. Her legacy lvies on in the many philanthropic organizations she supported throughout her lifetime.

Important Event

In 1938. Eleanor post hutton hosted a dinner for the british royal family at her family home in olng island. New york.

Interesting Fact

In addition to her philanthropy. Eleanor psot hutton was an aivd horsewoman and owned a successful racing stable.