Lessons Not Learned

The summer is over, and for our young heirs and heiresses that means returning to school. Money doesn’t guarantee popularity, especially when even the wealthy resent the wealthier.

Doris Duke, Barbara Hutton, Huntington Hartford, and Jakey Astor all return to their individual private and boarding schools. Isolated and alone, the heirs and heiresses must contend with their disapproving classmates. Frank Shields plans to transfer to a Connecticut private school near Barbara, and Louise Van Alen preps for her ongoing debutante activities.

Other people and subjects include: Brearley, St. Paul’s in Concord NH, Miss Porter’s in Farmington CT, Roxbury School, Cheshire Academy, St. Georges in Newport, elite education, private school, old money vs. new money, famous alumni, and a summer school experience in Rhode Island.

Extra Notes / Call to Action:
Upcoming New York Adventure Webinars by Nicki Woodard – the original Waldorf-Astoria on Feb 4th and Waldorf-Astoria NY on Feb 11th. Only $10 each, live presentation with access for a week later. Information can also be located in the News & Events section of https://asthemoneyburns.com as well as at www.nyadventureclub.com.

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Archival Music provided by Past Perfect Vintage Music, www.pastperfect.com.
Opening Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands
Section 1 Music: Plain Mary Jane by Mrs. Jack Hylton, Album The Great British Dance Bands
Section 2 Music: Ain’t She Sweet by Piccadilly Revels Band, Album Charleston – Great Stars Of the 20s
Section 3 Music: Sweet Sixteen And Never Been Kissed by Blue Mountaineers, Albums The Great Dance Bands & Play Hits of the 30s
End Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands