Background
Hamel, Elizabeth Cecil was born on June 13, 1918 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Francis Anthony and Charlotte Margaret (Devine) Murphy.
Hamel, Elizabeth Cecil was born on June 13, 1918 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Francis Anthony and Charlotte Margaret (Devine) Murphy.
BArt, Villa Maria College, 1939. Master of Arts, Pennsylvania State University, 1940. Certified approval, University Cambridge, England, 1986.
Teacher English, head Spanish department, East High School, Erie, Pennsylvania, l940-43; professor literature, Vernon Court Junior College, Newport, Rhode Island, 1966-1969.
Member Francestown (New Hampshire) Improvement Association, since 1958, Peterborough (New Hampshire) History Society, since 1987, Art and History Society East Martello Tower Museum, Key West, Florida, since 1987, Founders' Society Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center, Key West, since 1986. Board directors Old Island Restoration Foundation, Key West, since 1990. Board directors Friends of Library., 1985-1986, 93—, secretary, 1986-1987, 92—.
Member White House Volunteer Group, Washington, 1972-1974. Trustee Newport County Preservation Society. Member General Federation Women's Club (board directors Key West chapter since 1986), Key West Woman's Club (board directors, parliamentarian since 1986, delegate state consultant since 1988), Peterborough Woman's Club, Garden Club, Greenfield Woman's Club (president 1979-1980).
Married William Rogers Hamel, March 2, l943. Children: Michele Ferencsik, Deirdre, Anthony, Cecily Charlyn Houston.