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The Opera Ball, once underwritten by wealthy chairwomen, was changed to a stripped-down gala, and the beautiful Corcoran Ball, no longer held in the museum, continues in name only.

From Washington Post • Oct. 14, 2018

Tickets are $30,000, but you can’t just buy one — Anna Wintour, the artistic director of Condé Nast who is one of the chairwomen, approves attendees.

From New York Times • May 8, 2018

Goddard was chosen to head the inquiry after two previous chairwomen were appointed, and then rejected because of their connections to Britain's establishment.

From US News • Aug. 5, 2016

Two chairwomen were appointed, attacked and stepped down in a matter of weeks.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2015

She suddenly found herself seven or eight presidents and at least eleven chairwomen.

From Mrs. Budlong's Christmas Presents by Hughes, Rupert