Marguerite Evelyn Clarke

Background

Clarke, Marguerite Evelyn was born on November 23, 1916 in Bloomington, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Frank Raymond and Ella Ruth (Teske) Dobson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Illinois Wesleyan University, 1940; postgraduate, Illinois State University, 1965-1972.

Career

Teacher language arts, Saybrook-Arrowsmith (Illinois) Junior High School, 1962-1963; teacher, various schools, Whittier, California, 1963-1964; teacher, various schools, Evanston, Illinois, 1965-1966; substitute teacher, various schools, Bloomington and Normal, 1967-1987; retired, 1987. Researcher on World World War II, Bloomington, since 1975.

Achievements

• Marguerite Evelyn Clarke has been listed as a noteworthy Secondary school educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active McLean County History Society. Volunteer Law and Justice Center. Member American Association of University Women (chairperson hospitality committee since 1986), American Association Retired Persons (secretary 1982-1991, board directors).

Interests

• Avocations: collect campaign buttons, elephants, World World War II memorabilia, tennis.

Connections

Married Harold Davison Clarke, June 9, 1940 (divorced 1972). Children: Jeannine Ruth Clarke Dodels, Laurel Jane Clarke Mozlin.

Father:

Frank Raymond Dobson

Mother:

Ella Ruth (Teske) Dobson

Spouse:

Harold Davison Clarke

child:

Laurel Jane Clarke Mozlin Clarke

child:

Jeannine Ruth Clarke Dodels Clarke