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Photos

Graduation from Parker, 1944
Grad school class ID, 1948-49
Jean and Atlee (far left) at the Blue Note, Chicago, circa 1950.

At niece Shirley Washington’s wedding to Bill Campbell, officiated by father-in-law, the Rev. Arthur Boyd Washington
With her Marshall High School students, 1958
A CORE organizing pamphlet designed by Jean, 1963

Jean and El Gato, circa early 1970s
With foster daughter Sybille Bearskin, 1980s
At home, 2003

Jean in her apartment, showing off a new math program to Robin and Erin (off camera), 1997
Sons Glen (left) and Robin at a celebration of Jean’s life, as a marker was placed on her grave.
Jean’s grave marker at Aarrowood Pet Cemetery is etched with her artwork, “The Cat Convention”

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