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Millicent Hooper

From Calobe Jackson, Jr., December 16, 2004

Hello to all, attached is a picture of Millicent Hooper's grave, next to that of her father, in Lincoln Cemetery. She was a great lady and good friend. I remember that German Jackson requested that she wear her Derby when she buried him. She and Rita Curtis were the first two black female morticians of Harrisburg that I know of.

Calobe Jackson

Burial spot of Millicent Hooper at Lincoln Cemetery.  Photo by Calobe Jackson, Jr.

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Photo by Calobe Jackson, Jr. Used by permission.

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