By G. William Domhoff
The Bohemian Grove and different retreats: A examine in ruling-class cohesiveness through G. William Domhoff.
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Men from 12 of the first 25 lifeinsurance companies were in attendance (8 of these 12 were from the top 10). Other business sectors were represented somewhat less: 10 of 25 in transportation, 8 of 25 in utilities, 7 of 25 in conglomerates, and only 5 of 25 in retailing. More generally, of the top-level businesses ranked by Fortune for 1969 (the top 500 industrials, the top 50 commercial banks, the top 50 life-insurance companies, the top 50 transportation 31 companies, the top 50 utilities, the top 50 retailers, and the top 47 conglomerates), 29 percent of these 797 corporations were "represented" by at least 1 officer or director.
The Grove Room is used for more intimate luncheons and parties. For extremely large parties, testimonial dinners, and dances, there are a reception room and a banquet room in the basement. These rooms, along with the large art gallery on that floor, are sometimes rented by members for private parties and wedding celebrations. The subbasement of the clubhouse is a large theater (seating capacity, 611) where the biggest performances of the regular year are held. The theater also is in constant use for High Jinks and Low Jinks rehearsals, and for 44 orchestra and band practice.
Henry S. , invited Charles F. Morgan; William A. Patterson of United Air Lines, hosted William A. ; and Frederic H. Brandi of the investment banking firm of Dillon, Read brought James H. Brandi. More intriguing are several of the government-business pairings. Paul Rand Dixon, chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, was the guest of oil man and Democratic fat cat Edwin W. Pauley. John D. Ehrlichman, until recently righthand man to President Nixon, was the guest of Republican fat cat Leonard Firestone.