Allen, Mary E. (1858–1941)

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Allen, Mary E. (1858–1941)

American photographer. Born in Wapping, Massachusetts, 1858; died Feb 18, 1941, in Deerfield, Massachusetts; sister of Frances S. Allen.

With sister, attended State Normal School in Westfield and obtained a job as a teacher; like sister, began going deaf; turned to photography in order to make a living, specializing in portraits, genre, and scenic views; enjoyed considerable success selling souvenir views of "Old Deerfield" and other scenes of New England life.

See also Women in World History.

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