Rebekah Harkness

Rebekah Harkness

Musician · US · 1915–1982

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US

Born

1915-04-17

Died

1982-06-17

Identifiers & aliases

Also known as: Betty Harkness, Rebekah Semple West, Rebekah West Harkness

Description

American artist, composer, philanthropist, and founder of the Harkness Ballet (1915-1982)

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Rebekah West Harkness also known as Betty Harkness, was an American composer, socialite, sculptor, dance patron, and philanthropist who founded the Harkness Ballet. In 1947, she married William Hale "Bill" Harkness, an attorney and heir to the Standard Oil fortune of William L. Harkness, which made her one of the wealthiest women in America. In addition to her marriage, Harkness also became well known for her personal eccentricities, as well as her contributions to the arts.

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