Minnie Guggenheimer

Minnie Guggenheimer (née Minna Schafer; October 22, 1882 – May 23, 1966) was an American patron of the arts and philanthropist. For forty years she was a director of Lewisohn Stadium in New York City, where she organized concerts in the summer season. She was often referred to as Mrs. Charles S. Guggenheimer.

Early life and family Minnie Guggenheimer was born as Minna Schafer on October 22, 1882 in New York City. She was born into a Jewish family and was the daughter of Sophie (née Schwab) and Samuel Schafer. Her other hobby was mushroom foraging. Charles was a lawyer and the son of Randolph Guggenheimer (1846–1907).

In her late life she was a frequent guest on Jack Paar's television series, Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957–1962).

Death Guggenheimer remained married until her husband's death in 1953. She died at the age of 83 on May 23, 1966, in her home in New York City. She was survived by two of her children, Randolph and Sophie.