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Annette Riley Fry collection on Laura Brooks Troth Riley, 1870s-1930s

Extent:

3.9 linear feet

Abstract:

Laura Brooks Troth, 1882-1964, grew up in Germantown, Philadelphia and moved to Poughkeepsie, NY in 1909 when she married Woodbridge Riley, who was head of the Philosophy department at Vassar College. Laura returned to Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia with her five children after her husband's death. This collection includes diaries, photo albums, autograph album, photographs, clippings, other printed items, and many letters.

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]