Cordelia Scaife May: A Philanthropic Legacy of Generosity and Environmental Conservation
Cordelia Scaife May, the heiress to a substantial banking fortune, left a remarkable impact on
the world through her unwavering commitment to philanthropy and environmental
conservation. Born on December 10, 1928, Cordelia was the daughter of Sarah
Cordelia Mellon Scaife, an American heiress and philanthropist, and Alan Magee
Scaife, an industrialist and president of the Scaife Company.
Cordelia Scaife May was a scion of the Mellon family,...