Dorothy Schiff

American newspaper publisher (1903–1989)

Dorothy Schiff (March 11, 1903 – August 30, 1989) was an American businesswoman. She was the owner and publisher of the New York Post for almost 40 years. She was the granddaughter of financier Jacob Schiff.[1]

Dorothy Schiff
BornMarch 11, 1903
DiedAugust 30, 1989(1989-08-30) (aged 86)
New York City, New York
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBusinesswoman
Known forOwner and publisher of the New York Post
Spouse(s)Richard B. W. Hall (divorced)
George Backer (divorced)
Ted Thackrey (divorced)
Rudolph G. Sonneborn (divorced)
Childrenwith Hall:
--Mortimer W. Hall
--Adele Hall Sweet
with Backer:
--Sarah-Ann Kramarsky
FamilyRuth Roman (daughter-in-law)
Diana Lynn (daughter-in-law)
A. Fredric Leopold (son-in-law)
Robert W. Sweet (son-in-law)
Werner H. Kramarsky (son-in-law)
Dolly Hall (granddaughter)

References

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  1. Carmody, Deirdre (November 20, 1976). "Dorothy Schiff Agrees to Sell Post to Murdoch, Australian Publisher". The New York Times.