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Alma Jacobs died this past week and while you may not know her name among her many accomplishments she helped preserve part of Philadelphia's history. For decades. she headed up Women for Greater Philadelphia a group that keeps Laurel Hill Mansion in Fairmount Park up and running. KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talked with her during women's history month about why this house is so special.
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we look at Laurel Hill Mansion, a historic house in Fairmount Park built in 1767 by Rebecca Rawle at a time when women normally did not do things like that. KYW Newsradio’s Lipton talks with Alma Jacobs, the chairman of the board of Women for Greater Philadelphia — a volunteer group that began during the bicentennial and now takes care of the house.
Dr. Karen Stout chats with long time friend and supporter, Alma Jacobs, about her career and involvement with the College.
Dr. Karen Stout chats with Alma Jacobs as they dedicate the Alma R. and J. Alexander Jacobs radio studio. This interview was originally broadcast on December 9, 2007.
Dr. Karen Stout chats with Alma Jacobs, leader in her professional career and advocate for senior citizens, about her involvement with the college and philanthropy.