Mary Stretch Irick Drexel
Title
Mary Stretch Irick Drexel
Biographical Text
Mary Stretch Irick Drexel (1864-1948) was born in Vincentown, New Jersey, and married Anthony J.’s youngest son, publisher George W. Childs Drexel. She was the Director of the American Red Cross’ Canteen Service for the Pennsylvania-Delaware Division during World War I.
Birth Date
1864
Death Date
1948
Birthplace
Vincentown, New Jersey
Occupation
Philanthropist and socialite
Source
Detail of Photo album page showing portraits labeled "George W. Childs Drexel [and] Mrs. George W. Childs Drexel Née Mary Stretch Irick"
Undated
Photograph
Undated
Photograph
MC.00.001 Drexel Family Collection
Drexel University Archives
20070290051Drexel University Archives
Rights
Public domain, digitized by Drexel University Archives. Please credit the “Drexel University Archives, Drexel University” in the case of image use and reproduction. Please contact the Drexel University Archives with questions.
Collection
Citation
“Mary Stretch Irick Drexel,” Drexel Exhibits, accessed April 28, 2024, https://drexelexhibits.omeka.net/items/show/350.
Item Relations
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