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  3. Vanderbilt family - Wikipedia

    The Vanderbilt family is an American family of Dutch origin who gained prominence during the Gilded Age.Their success began with the shipping and railroad empires of Cornelius Vanderbilt, and the family expanded into various other areas of industry and philanthropy.

  4. Cornelius Vanderbilt - Wikipedia

    Cornelius Vanderbilt (May 27, 1794 – January 4, 1877), nicknamed "the Commodore", was an American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping. After working with his father's business, Vanderbilt worked his way into leadership positions in the inland water trade and invested in the rapidly growing railroad industry, effectively transforming the geography of the United States.

  5. Vanderbilt Commodores football - Wikipedia

    Vanderbilt and the Sewanee Tigers were both founding members of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA), the Southern Conference, and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). It is the oldest of Vanderbilt's rivalries; dating back to 1891 when Vanderbilt played its second football game.

  6. Gloria Vanderbilt - Wikipedia

    Vanderbilt wrote two books on art and home decor, four volumes of memoirs and three novels, and was a regular contributor to The New York Times, Vanity Fair and Elle. In November 2010, Vanderbilt was the subject of a new book chronicling her life, The World of Gloria Vanderbilt, written by Wendy Goodman, New York magazine's design editor.

  7. Vanderbilt - Wikipedia

    Vanderbilt Trophy, a bridge-playing tournament. Vanderbilt Tender, a type of steam locomotive tender with a round water tank. USCS Vanderbilt, a survey ship in service with the United States Coast Survey from 1842 to 1855. USS Vanderbilt, a passenger steamship converted to a cruiser during the American Civil War.

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