Josephine Knowland Laflin

1862–1949 (age 87)

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Biography

Josephine Knowland Laflin championed cultural life in Chicago, generously supporting libraries, museums, and the arts so that the city’s citizens could share in beauty and learning.

She believed in the power of philanthropy to uplift communities, offering resources and encouragement to artists, educators, and families who sought to make Chicago a more thoughtful place.