Monday, December 29, 2008

Remembering Mary Landon Russell 1913-2008

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Click here for the official obituary published in the November 23, 2008 Sun-Gazette.

Snowden Library is currently honoring Mary Landon Russell with a display on the main floor. The display contains several photos from the Lycoming College Archival Photo Collection as well as artifacts, newspaper articles, yearbooks and other documents.

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Some of the photos on display include:

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Miss Mary Landon poses with the Double Male Quartet in 1937.

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Miss Mary Landon poses with the Double Male Quartet in 1938. View this photo in our Archival Photo Gallery.

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Mary Landon Russell is presented with a rocking chair on the occassion of her retirement in 1978. View this photo in our Archival Photo Gallery.

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Mary Russell Landon (far right) at Homecoming 1985.


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Mary Russell (left) is recognized during Homecoming 1999 for receiving the Dale V. Bower Service Award for oustanding service to Lycoming College.

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Mary Russell (seated) poses with other honored alumni at Homecoming 1999. View this photo in our Archival Photo Gallery.

Some of the artifacts included in the display case:

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A sterling silver plate given to Mrs. Russell upon her retirement. It reads: Lycoming College Williamsport, Pennsylvania - Presented to Mary Landon Russell on the Occasion of her Retirement - 1978.

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A plaque given to Mrs. Russell upon her retirement.

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The Dale V. Bower Service Award

A Song for Mary

A song written for Mrs. Russell.