Dorothy Schiff
Dorothy "Dolly" Schiff | |
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Schiff with her third husband Ted Thackrey, 1943 | |
| Born | March 11, 1903 New York City, US |
| Died | August 30, 1989 (aged 86) New York City, US |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Known for | Owner and publisher of the New York Post |
| Spouse(s) |
Richard Brown West Hall
(m. 1923; div. 1928) |
| Children | 3 |
| Family | Ruth 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) |
Dorothy Schiff (March 11, 1903 – August 30, 1989) was an American businesswoman who was the owner and then publisher of the New York Post for nearly 40 years. She was a granddaughter of financier Jacob Schiff. Schiff was interested in social services and reform, and was involved in several welfare groups.