The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation was founded in 1925
by Olga and
Simon Guggenheim
John Simon Guggenheim (December 30, 1867 – November 2, 1941) was an American businessman, politician and philanthropist.
Life
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania of Jewish descent, Simon Guggenheim was the son of Meyer Guggenheim and Barbara G ...
in memory of their son, who died on April 26, 1922.
The organization awards
Guggenheim Fellowships to professionals who have demonstrated exceptional ability by publishing a significant body of work in the fields of natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and the creative arts, excluding the performing arts.
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External links
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
Foundations based in the United States
Guggenheim family
Arts foundations based in the United States
Organizations established in 1925
1925 establishments in the United States
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