An interesting picture story about a mysterious heiress
alisande
I found this interesting reading/viewing. Forty-seven photos sounds like a lot, but the whole thing goes quickly. Clark was once the richest (or possibly second richest) man in America, but I'd never heard of him. No one seems to know where his daughter is (except for her lawyer).
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That was really fascinating. It makes me wonder why the other members of the family haven't gone to court to make sure Huguette is being properly cared for - a la Brooke Astor. For all they know she might have passed away and her attorney is siphoning her money. It also reminds me of another odd story - that of Doris Duke.
When's the movie coming out?
That was fascinating!
Well, that was certainly interesting. I'd like to know "the rest of the story."
Linda
Very interesting! You find such neat
sites to post. thank you
I loved it as it is a complete mystery to who she was and is she really alive? One area mentioned was Jerome AZ and my Dad was raised in that area and did work in the copper smelters for years before his Mom and brother and himself, relocated to CA. That was in the early1900's. Fascinating story.
That was interesting Susan. I started looking at the pictures earlier this evening and my computer froze up. I had to come back and finish up. I love a good mystery, but I'd like it even better if it was solved.
That was most interesting. Giving me fuel for thought.
I got mesmerized by it. Had to keep going back and forth to check out some things. Just fascinating!
I doubt that any movie could be made that would do justice to this story, and the lives of the people involved.
Thanks for such a good read.
Sue
How interesting, Connellsville is very near here, in fact I have friends there. I had never heard the story before this.
I forgot to mention that I liked his Bequest, given a few grains of salt!
Clark bequeathed this advice as well: "The most essential elements of success in life are a purpose, increasing industry, temperate habits, scrupulous regard for one's word ... courteous manners, a generous regard for the rights of others, and, above all, integrity
which admits of no qualification or variation."
Sue
I am only getting half a page, the top half. Can't read the whole story that way.
Who names their baby girl Huguette? That's just awful.
I thought the houses sitting empty for 57 & 47 years were really sad.
What will become of the treasures? How incredible. I hope she's being treated well.
Okay, I finally figured out how to get it so I could read it.
What a coincidence! This past week I spent several days in Clarkdale AZ, which is 45 minutes from my house, looking at property to buy with my Mom. Who knew? I have never heard that story before but it's 5 minutes from his mine in Jerome Az.
I agree with Mcmann. Why isn't someone demanding answers about her well being and safety?
Lynn- I thought Connelsville sounded familiar. I grew up near Pittsburgh and we used to drive through there on our way to Deep Creek Maryland.
Magic, her mother was French. That explains the sister's name, too: Andree (which I rather like).
Sue, Clark bequeathed sound advice, but it sure doesn't jibe with Mark Twain's assessment of him. Maybe he changed...
I'm so glad all of you enjoyed this.
That was so, so interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. If you click on one of the links in the upper right hand, it gives a bit more info alongside the same pictures.
Thanks for posting this.
Really a nice story to read. Very captivating.
I completely understand her need to remain behind the public curtain.
She sounds like a very noble lady.
Thanks for sharing the story.
Trin
I really enjoyed that read. Thanks for sharing. But after I finished reading and hit the "Back" button to return to the post, my font size changed. What the heck? Mysterious indeed!
Susan, that is part of what makes this so interesting.
"Oh would some Power the gift to give us. To see ourselves as others see us." R. Burns
Sue
That was a fascinating read. A huge thank you for finding this and sharing! I tired to look for more info and there is nothing out there. Even Wikipedia only has a short blurb on her father and does not even mention the offspring.
I wonder how close her life resembles that of Barbara Hutton (The Woolworth heiress who turned reclusive.) I read a biography on her life. It was just one tragedy after another.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Hutton
"Who names their baby girl Huguette? That's just awful."
It is a pretty common name depending on where you are from I guess. I don't know how a name can be "awful".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huguette
Here is a link that might be useful: Huguette