Name/Title
YEntry/Object ID
Photo5065Description
Dorothy Craun was born in 1923 and raised in the Cross Keys area of Rockingham County. During WWII she was hired by the FBI in Washington D.C. and moved in with her sister who was living there with her husband. Dorothy attended a New Year's Eve party in1942 and met Russell Mayhugh who was a cousin of her sister's husband. Dorothy and Russell were married six weeks later on February 12, 1943. Two months later Russell was shipped overseas. The dress worn by Dorothy in this photo was purchased for this special photo she sent to her husband in England. The dress is in our collection, Accession #2023.40.02Collection
Collection 002Acquisition
Accession
2023.40Source or Donor
Mrs. Barbara M KiracofeAcquisition Method
GiftCreate Date
May 9, 2023Update Date
May 27, 2026