In order to recover her health Helen moved from back East to Colorado. It was there she was to meet her second husband. William Sharpless Jackson was a wealthy Colorado Springs businessman who was five years younger than Helen. A Quaker from Pennsylvania, he was described as being distinguished looking with a beard and deep-set eyes. Their home was extensively remodeled in order to provide Helen with her favorite view of Cheyenne Mountain. The original home no longer exists, but several rooms of the home have been reproduced in a local museum.
The final resting place for Helen is in Colorado Springs. Additionally, the largest collection of her papers are in a special collection at Colorado College. It is a private liberal arts college located in Colorado Springs and founded in 1874. Some of the notable alumni include Lynne Cheney (wife of the former Vice President) and David Axelrod (advisor to President Obama).
No comments:
Post a Comment