Camilla Leach finally truly retired in 1924, primarily due to declining health after a fall, and losing her eyesight. She moved back east and died in Jonesville, Michigan (near Battle Creek) in 1930, while staying with a relative. For the full story, follow this link: http://womenoflibraryhistory.tumblr.com/post/183517371163/camilla-leach [https://66.media.tumblr.com/avatar_5e7713ba196e_128.pnj]<http://womenoflibraryhistory.tumblr.com/post/183517371163/camilla-leach> Camilla Leach<http://womenoflibraryhistory.tumblr.com/post/183517371163/camilla-leach> womenoflibraryhistory.tumblr.com Today’s post, entitled “Camilla Leach: A sophisticated spitfire (1835-1930)”, comes from Paula Seeger, Design Library, University of Oregon, with significant contributions from Ed Teague, Retired Director of Branch Libraries, University of Oregon. All photos are courtesy of University of Oregon Libraries. Summary Ultimately known for her role as the founding librarian-manager of the Design (formerly Architecture and Allied Arts) Library at the University of Oregon, Miss Camilla Leach left a legacy of caring for student success and ambition throughout her long career. Only in the last third of her life did she find a role in the library, with the majority of her time spent in the classroom or dormitory, supervising and guiding the lives of young adults, especially girls. Miss Leach constantly updated her position during a long career trajectory, never losing her love of the arts and French culture and design. She travelled to Paris in her 30s, was committed to the plight of French orphans during WWI, and BTW, having mentioned Jonesville, whatever happened to the library vendor Book House? I know that they were most likely going out of business but never heard what happened. Many, many years ago I won a night's stay at the Jonesville B&B sponsored by this company. Bob Robert P. Holley Professor Emeritus, Wayne State University 13303 Borgman Avenue Huntington Woods, MI 48070-1005 email: aa3805@wayne.edu phone: 248-547-0306