Alene Stern Erlanger Papers, 1942-1969.

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Alene Stern Erlanger Papers, 1942-1969.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50118271

Small collection of material from Erlanger's work with war dogs during World War II, including correspondence, photographs, citations, and books on dog training. There is one photograph of Erlanger with actress Greer Garson and her standard poodles.

.25 linear ft. (1 box; oversized items)

Smith College, Neilson Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7620294

Smith College, Neilson Library

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Garson, Greer, 1904-1996

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Eileen Evelyn Greer Garson was one of the most honored actresses in the history of film, receiving seven nominations from the Motion Picture Academy for "Best Actress" (six in the 1940s) and winning the award in 1942. From the description of Greer Garson collection, 1880-1996 (1935-1993) (Smithton Public Library District). WorldCat record id: 75287613 On September 29, 1904, Greer Garson was born in London to George and Nina Greer Garson. Following her education ...

Erlanger, Alene

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Greer Garson and poodles with Alene Stern Erlanger, circa 1942 Alene Stern Erlanger graduated from Barnard College in 1912. She was captain of the Red Cross at Fort Monmouth (New Jersey) during World War I, and between the wars, she directed the Cellar Players, Hudson Guild, an amateur theatrical company. During the Second World War she organized Dogs for Defense, which arranged for the donation of dogs for military service and placed them in homes after the war. As a c...