Shoes for Russian orphans

[J.W.]

Ottawa (Canada), Wednesday 2/5/07 11h35 EDT

Dear SEELANGERs,

In a story I am currently translating from Russian there is a reference
to an 'eccentric American woman' who died and left a fortune to provide
shoes for orphans in Russia (and, presumably, other countries too).  I
believe this is an historical reference, dating back to the Second World
War or post-war period.  If anyone can supply any further details or
direct me to a pertinent Internet source, I would appreciate hearing
from you, either on or off list.

(Mr) John Woodsworth
Certified Translator (Russian-English)
Website: http://www.kanadacha.ca
E-mail: jw at kanadacha.ca / vanya1v at yahoo.com

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