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From Galveston Heiress To Hands-On Philanthropist

From Galveston Heiress To Hands-On Philanthropist

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A vivid portrait of Betty Brown emerges: a bold Galveston socialite who turned privilege into service, steered a women’s home with hands-on grit, and shaped civic life before and after the 1900 storm. We trace the woman behind the legend, separating folklore from the record while honoring the force of her will.

• family roots, Ashton Villa, and early wealth
• European art study and expanding worldview
• public image, gossip, and social daring
• the 1900 hurricane and relief efforts
• leadership at the Letitia Rosenberg Home
• inventive fundraising and Angora cats
• defense of the tango and cultural pushback
• health decline, resignation, and tributes
• folklore, hauntings, and enduring legacy


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