Flora L. Thornton

Flora L. Thornton

Flora L. Thornton is the widow of Tex Thornton. She is known for her philanthropic activity in the Los Angeles area, including her support of the USC Thornton School of Music (which was re-named in her honor after she contributed $25 million in 1999), the Los Angeles Music Center, and the Los Angeles Opera.


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