Rose Powers White, 1894-1969
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Rose Powers White worked tirelessly to compile histories of early pioneers of southeastern New Mexico. She published numerous articles and was frequently asked to lecture to organizations and school groups. She served as president of the New Mexico Folklore Society in 1953, and with her husband, R.E. “Eddie” White, donated land to Eastern New Mexico University and to the School for Exceptional Children.
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