Jørgine Boomer
Norwegian-American businesswoman (1887–1971) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jørgine Slettede Boomer (August 18, 1887 – May 7, 1971) was a Norwegian-American businesswoman and entrepreneur, noted for her rags-to-riches story as a poor immigrant who became the co-owner and manager of one of the world's largest luxury hotels, the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.[2][3]
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Jørgine Boomer | |
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Born | Jørgine Rolfsdatter Slettede (1887-08-18)August 18, 1887 |
Died | May 7, 1971(1971-05-07) (aged 83) |
Resting place | Storhaugen farm Bøverdalen, Norway |
Nationality | Norway and United States |
Other names | Georgia S. Sloane Georgia Boomer |
Education | Nursing, medicine |
Alma mater | Columbia University |
Occupation | Hotel manager |
Years active | 1915 - 1971 |
Employer | The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel |
Known for | Owning / managing The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel |
Spouses | Richard Sloane (m. 1915–1916)Lucius M. Boomer
(m. 1920–1947) |
Children | George Dupont Boomer (1921-1999),[1] Bonita Boomer |
Parent(s) | Rolf Olsen Visdalen (1851–1905) Marit Jonsdatter Slettede (1860–1941) |
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