Background
Garrett, Florence Rome was born on September 10, 1912 in Brooklyn. Daughter of George and Blanche Alice (Smith) Rome.
Garrett, Florence Rome was born on September 10, 1912 in Brooklyn. Daughter of George and Blanche Alice (Smith) Rome.
Professional accompanist, New York, Connecticut, 1930-1961. Piano teacher Long Island, New York, 1930-1955. Editor Flume Press, Bridgewater and Hebron, Connecticut, since 1975.
Poetry lecturer, Long Island, New York. Director poetry workshops, Connecticut.
Member Roxbury Democratic Town Committee, 1972-1973, National Democratic Committee, Hebron, Connecticut, 1992-1998. Fellow Academy of Poetry and Literature. Member National League of America Pen Women (branch president Long Island branch 1954-1956, poetry chair Connecticut Pioneer branch 1959-1961).
Married Elmer Ellsworth Garrett, June 2, 1934 (deceased October 1993). Children: Susan Taylor, James Garrett.