Box 1

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This collection contains photographs, newspaper clippings, and magazine articles relating to the achievements and life of Mary and Martha DeSaussure, as well as correspondence between the sisters and various public figures regarding their accomplishments.

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Life Magazine Vol. 30, No. 179, with copy of article written about the biographical novel about the twins written by Inge Auerbacher

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Photo of Hattie St. Clair-DeSaussure, mother of Mary and Martha, photo of P.S. 129 Kindergarten in Brooklyn, NY 1936, Photo of Mary and Martha at World Fair, 1939

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Photos and newspaper clippings of PAL championships

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains photographs, newspaper clippings, and magazine articles relating to the achievements and life of Mary and Martha DeSaussure, as well as correspondence between the sisters and various public figures regarding their accomplishments.

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Correspondence between Mary and Martha DeSaussure and various public figures in regard to to their achievements, including NY State Senator Joseph L Bruno and Congressmen Ed Towns of the 10th Congressional District. Includes Photos of Mary and Martha in later life.

Scope and Contents Certificate of Appreciation from Parents of the Queen Trailblazers, Correspondence notifying Mary of nominee to be honored at Legends of the High fund-raising dinner, Invitation to luncheon honoring the DeSaussure twins from the Girls High School Alumnae Association, Correspondence regarding acceptance as the 1999 Brooklyn Oldtimers Foundation honoree, Publication for event honoring sisters from Facing Ourselves, written by Mary’s husband, Lowell Sobers, signed picture from Mary to Sherman...

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Contains photographs of various events attended by Mary and Martha DeSaussure and various individuals, including Olympian James Gathers, Shirley Chisolm, Olympian Mae Faggs, President of Queens College, Allan Sessions, Actress Ruby Dee, and Dr. Arthur Risbrook, former Director of the Marcus Garvey Nursing Home.