Background
She served from 1921 to 1932 as her father"s official hostess during his tenure as United States Secretary of the Treasury, and again when he was United States. Ambassador to the United Kingdom in 1932-1933.
She served from 1921 to 1932 as her father"s official hostess during his tenure as United States Secretary of the Treasury, and again when he was United States. Ambassador to the United Kingdom in 1932-1933.
Established the Avalon Foundation in 1940, which made grants to colleges and universities, medical schools and hospitals, youth programs and community services, churches, environmental projects, and an array of cultural and arts organizations. In 1947 the Avalon Foundation was instrumental in the establishment of Hampton National Historic Site in Maryland. At her death in 1969, Ailsa bequeathed 153 paintings, primarily by French artists, to the National Gallery of Art, as well as establishing a fund for future acquisitions.