Background
Rockefeller, Blanchette Hooker was born on October 2, 1909 in New York City. Daughter of Elon Huntington and Blanche (Ferry) Hooker.
Rockefeller, Blanchette Hooker was born on October 2, 1909 in New York City. Daughter of Elon Huntington and Blanche (Ferry) Hooker.
Bachelor of Arts, Vassar College, 1931.
Member, National Council on the Humanities, 1974-1979.
Trustee Museum Modern Art, 1953-1992, president, 1959-1962, 72-85, president emeritus, 1986-1992, chairman, 1985-1987. Member American advisory committee to Japan Foundation, 1972-1981, New York State Council on Arts, 1979-1986. President JDR 3d Fund, 1978-1992, Asian Cultural Council, 1980-1992.
Trustee Community Service Society, 1933-1957, vice chairman, 1952-1957. Trustee Brearly School, 1947-1956, Vassar College, 1949-1956, Juilliard School, 1973-1992. Board directors Lincoln Center Theater, 1985-1989.
Member Japan Society, Asia Society, Philharmonic Symphony Society, Friends of Japan House Gallery, Friends of Asia House Gallery. Clubs: Cosmopolitan, River.
Married John Daughter of Rockefeller 3d, November 11, 1932 (deceased July 1978). Children: Sandra Ferry, John Davison IV, Hope Aldrich, Alida R. Messinger.