| CAMP GLENROCHIE | ||
| Frank R. Reade | in the Allegheny Mountains |
Founded 1901 |
| Director | Abingdon, Virginia | The Oldest Camp For Girls |
Camp Memories
Margaret Sullavan (1909-1960)
Margaret Sullavan was born in Norfolk, Virginia. Miss Sullavan was called Peggy by her friends and while a camper at Glenrochie when she was twelve years old. She was also known as Maggie Sullavan during her professional career. Below are links to information about her life.
Actress Former Summer Camper, article dated August 31, 1950
Final resting place, St. Mary's Whitechapel Episcopal Churchyard
Brooke Hayward Papers, 1911-1977 at the New York Public Library (includes those of her mother)
Dearest Frank You've probably forgotten that you requested this about six months ago and I prefer sending you one that faintly resembles me; none of the made-up, dressed-up ones are recognizable.
Thank you for asking--it's very flattering. And my dearest love to Jean and yourself
Peggy
Additional pictures of Miss Sullavan:
The information on this page is from Camp Glenrochie publications stored at the Valdosta State University Odum Library Archives and Special Collections. For more information, email michael_m_black@yahoo.com
