Background
Karr, Elizabeth Harden was born on August 29, 1923 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Raymond Leo and Hannah Harden (Hersey) Flanagan.
Karr, Elizabeth Harden was born on August 29, 1923 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Raymond Leo and Hannah Harden (Hersey) Flanagan.
Bachelor summa cum laude, Brown University, 1945. Master of Arts in Teaching, American International College, 1974. Postgraduate, American International College, 1986.
Teacher, MacDuffie School, Springfield, 1965-1969; teacher, Ursuline Academy, Springfield, 1969-1972; teacher, chairman English department, Springfield Public Schools, 1972-1993; Adjunct Professor, American International College, since 1993.
Member Friends of the Library., Springfield. Patron Springfield Library. & Museums Association, 16 Acres Civic Association.
Member National Council Teachers English, American Federation Teachers, Springfield Federation Teachers, College Club (Springfield), Daughters of the American Revolution, National Organization for Women, Mayflower Society Massachusetts, English Speaking Union, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Christy Karr, December 22, 1945 (divorced September 1978). Children: Christy Junior, Richard Harden, Elizabeth Hersey Rodbell.