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Maillé [1 of 2], 1946 - 1959, 1959-06-28

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Kathleen Burke Hale Papers contain manuscripts, correspondence, diaries, photographs, and tributes spanning her life as a relief worker during World War I, as the adoptive benefactor of a French village following World War II, and as a Santa Barbara philanthropist throughout the first half of the twentieth century.

Dates

  • 1946 - 1959
  • Event: 1959-06-28

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Although primarily in English, portions of the collection are in French.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

95 Photographic Prints

9 Photographic Slides

3 Negatives (Photographs)

1 Postcards

Materials Specific Details

On June 28, 1959, in the presence of United States Ambassador to France, Amory Houghton, and French Premier Michel DePré, the citizens of Maillé dedicated a plaque to the memory of the Hales who had passed away the prior year. An indoor exhibit about the Hales included a letter from the mayor of Santa Barbara, along with a French translation, acknowledging the event. A park was also named in honor of the Hales.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Gledhill Library Repository

Contact:
136 E. De La Guerra
Santa Barbara California 93101 USA