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Pauline H. Anderson

November 27, 1918 - December 16, 2014

Pauline H. Anderson, 96, of Saratoga Springs and formerly of Broadalbin and Wallingford, CT died Tuesday morning December 16, 2014. She was born in Broadalbin on November 27, 1918 a daughter of Donald and Bertha Brooks Anderson and graduated from Broadalbin High School in 1934, at age 16. Pauline went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Keuka College and a Master of Library Science degree from New York State University at Albany. Ms. Anderson was the first female faculty member at Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, CT in 1950 and served as the Director of Educational Development, and the Director of the Andrew Mellon Library, until retiring in 1983. She returned to Broadalbin and became a consultant for libraries around the United States and the world. Pauline also taught during the summers at the University of Hartford. She authored two books on library development as well as numerous articles for trade publications. At the time of her death, Ms. Anderson was working on a new children’s short story about squirrels. Survivors include a nephew, David (Paula) Wallin-Eddy, and their daughter, Olivia, of Broadalbin; and Sue Horton, surviving wife of late nephew Dale, and their daughter, Deborah (James) Wilson and son David, and his son, Jayce Wilson, all of St. Augustine, FL. She also leaves behind her loving and caring friends at Woodlawn Commons, including Marjorie Osterhout; as well as the gray squirrels who would inspire her last story. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 10:30 am at the Saratoga Room at Woodlawn Commons, Saratoga Springs, with Rev. Linda Martin officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sunshine Fund at Woodlawn Commons, in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are by the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 Johnstown.

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Pauline H. Anderson, 96, of Saratoga Springs and formerly of Broadalbin and Wallingford, CT died Tuesday morning December 16, 2014. She was born in Broadalbin on November 27, 1918 a daughter of Donald and Bertha Brooks Anderson and graduated... View Obituary & Service Information

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