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Serious philatelic research and collecting, up to the early 20th century, was generally regarded as a field for "men only" to enjoy. Louise Boyd Dale was prominent in breaking this cultural mold, and establishing women in the ranks of philately. She became a "first woman" in a number of positions
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Louise Boyd
Lichtenstein married John Denny Dale (May 16, 1916 - April 20, 1993). They lived in New Canaan, CT, and Red Bank, NJ. They had two children: Anne Boyd Dale (born January 4, 1941), and John Denny Dale Jr (born October 23, 1947)
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Louise Boyd Dale was honored for her service to the field of philately in a number of ways. She was:
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