Lolita Sheldon Armour helped Iroquois Theater performers

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Lola Lolita Sheldon Armor

Lola "Lolita" Sheldon Armour (1870–1953) donated $500 (about $10,000 in today's money) to help Mr. Bluebeard performers who were stranded in Chicago. Lola was married to Jonathan Ogden Armour, heir to the Armour meatpacking industry and fortunes. The money helped the performers return to New York.

Lola was a renowned Chicago hostess, an avid rose gardener, art collector, and horsewoman.

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