Phoebe and william hearst libm 6320
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This document provides biographical information about Phoebe Apperson Hearst and her son William Randolph Hearst. Phoebe was a teacher and philanthropist who donated land and money to establish libraries and schools. She was particularly interested in access to education for women. Her son William inherited millions from his parents and became a prominent newspaper publisher and owner of Hearst Castle. Both Hearsts played an important role in philanthropy, especially supporting libraries, education, and the arts.
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- 3. Phoebe Hearst Born Phoebe Apperson Born 1842 in Missouri Became school teacher at 19 Married George Hearst & moved to San Francisco Gave birth to William Randolph Hearst in 1863. Lived in San Francisco and Washington, D.C. during adult life. Died in 1919.
- 5. William Randolph Hearst Born to Phoebe and George Hearst on April 20, 1863. Inherited millions, as well as over 250,000 acres of land from parents. Studied Journalism at Harvard. Owner of San Francisco Examiner, proceeded to buy up magazines and newspapers his entire life. Founded the Hearst Corporation
- 6. What They Did Phoebe Donated to UC Berkley to build Bancroft Library & scholarship funds for women Built multiple libraries across US Opened first free kindergarten schools and created first PTA organization Named to ALA National Advocacy Honor Roll in 2000. William Built Hearst Castle which is now a museum and has personal library with over 4000 books Created one of the largest media companies in the US at the beginning of the 21st Century
- 8. Hearst Castle Library -One of the most prestigious private libraries in US
- 9. Important Dates Phoebe B 1842-D 1919 1887-First free kindergarten schools 1894-Lead, SD library 1897-PTA 2000-ALA Honor Roll William B 1863-D 1951 1919 Inheritance 1935 Owned 28 newspapers and 18 magazines 1947-Created Hearst Castle
- 10. Where They Impacted Phoebe Main impact at UC Berkley-donated to over 30 buildings Build major library in Lead, South Dakota Had dream of Hearst Castle before William built it William Impacted California with Hearst Castle Impacted entire US with magazines/ newspapers hitting ¼ households
- 11. How are they significant? Phoebe Major hand in education, especially for a woman Raised awareness of importance of free books Libraries still dedicated to her to this day William Understands the importance of the Arts & Literacy Since the early 1900s has provided US with print in the form of magazines and newspapers
- 12. Fun Facts The Hearst Corporation started with William owning 28 newspapers and 18 magazines. The company now owns 36 newspapers, 300 magazines, and 31 television stations. This list includes Elle, Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire, A+E, and ESPN
- 13. References People Behind Hearst Castle History. (2012, September 10). California State Parks. Retrieved February 9, 2015, from http://hearstcastle.org/history-behind-hearst- castle/historic-people/ William Randolph Hearst | biography - American newspaper publisher. (n.d.). Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved February 9, 2015, from http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/258328/William-Randolph-Hearst World Biography. (2007, January 2). Encyclopedia of World Biography. Retrieved February 9, 2015, from http://www.notablebiographies.com/supp/Supplement-Fl- Ka/Hearst-Phoebe-Apperson.html World Biography. (n.d.). Encyclopedia of World Biography. Retrieved February 9, 2015, from http://www.notablebiographies.com/Gi-He/Hearst-William-Randolph.html Carr, G. (2003, January 1). Hearst Generosity. Retrieved February 9, 2015, from http://www.deadwoodmagazine.com/archivedsite/Archives/Hearst.htm