Mary Astor Paul Munn Allez

Mary Astor Paul Munn Allez

Allez, Mary Astor Paul Munn, 1889-1950

Daughter of Frances Drexel and James W. Paul, Jr., Mary Astor Paul was presented to Philadelphia society in 1907 after spending much of her youth at Woodcrest in Radnor, PA. Her siblings were Ellen Paul Mills and Anthony J.D. Paul. She married Charles Munn in 1909, and they had four children together, living at Woodcrest until 1924 at which time the family moved to Paris. Mary remained in Paris with the children after her divorce from Charles in 1930; she married Jacques Allez in 1934. She helped with American aid efforts in Paris during World War II and played a key role in the French Resistance under the code name "Pauline." Mary was President of the American Aid Society of Paris and was awarded the American Medal of Freedom by President Truman for her services to U.S. troops in Paris. She was also given the title of Knight of the French Legion of Honor by President Vincent Auriol.

March 26, 1889

July 28, 1950

Philadelphia, PA

Socialite

President of the American Aid Society of Paris

Detail of newspaper clipping showing Mary Astor Paul Allez.
December 6, 1945.
Associated Press Wirephoto. Philadelphia Record.
MC.00.001 Drexel Family Collection
Drexel University Archives, Drexel University
20070290217

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