Dorothy (Spreckels) Munn (1913-2000)
Mrs. Dorothy Constance (Spreckels) Munn
She was a prominent figure in Palm Beach society for over forty years and was described as, "a hostess of legendary proportions". In 1942, she sat for a portrait by Salvador Dali which is now in the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco of which she was a trustee. Known for her elegance, she was described as, "the epitome of good looks and style". In 1952, she became the second wife of Charles "Mr. Palm Beach" Munn. They lived in Palm Beach at "Casa Amado" (see images) designed by Addison Mizner. Aside from the usual dinners and dances, they hosted what they called "Wednesday Nights at the Flicks," showing newly released films followed by a dinner.
She publicly supported several animal-welfare organizations, but for the most part maintained a low profile when it came to giving. She belonged to the Beach Club, the Society of the Four Arts, the Palm Beach Civic Association, the President's Council of the Norton Museum of Art, and the advisory club of Planned Parenthood. She was an honorary member of the Everglades Club and a life member of the Henry M. Flagler Museum and the Metropolitan Club in San Francisco. She died without children, leaving generous bequests to the Children's Home Society, Planned Parenthood of Palm Beach, the Rehabilitation Center for Children & Adults, the American Lung Association, the Norton Museum of Art, The Lord's Place, and $4-million to the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
She publicly supported several animal-welfare organizations, but for the most part maintained a low profile when it came to giving. She belonged to the Beach Club, the Society of the Four Arts, the Palm Beach Civic Association, the President's Council of the Norton Museum of Art, and the advisory club of Planned Parenthood. She was an honorary member of the Everglades Club and a life member of the Henry M. Flagler Museum and the Metropolitan Club in San Francisco. She died without children, leaving generous bequests to the Children's Home Society, Planned Parenthood of Palm Beach, the Rehabilitation Center for Children & Adults, the American Lung Association, the Norton Museum of Art, The Lord's Place, and $4-million to the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
