Leonard Polonsky, Philanthropist Who Supported the Arts, Dies at 97

Leonard Polonsky, Philanthropist Who Supported the Arts, Dies at 97
After making a fortune in financial services, he funded the arts and made historical artifacts and documents widely available to the public.
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