Elvira Louise Vecchione Artick died on March 30, 1990. With the restoration of the Rey Children's Room in 1994, her life in the enchanted kingdom of books for children will be long remembered. In addition to the restoration of the Rey Children's Room, Mr. Artick also established The Children's Room Fund . The Fund supports the on-going needs of the Central Library's Rey Children's Room. Contributions to The Children's Room Fund may be made by check, payable to the Trustees of the Boston Public Library , P.O. Box 286, Boston MA 02117.
All contributions are tax deductible.
Click here for more information about the programs and services of the Children's Department. She was educated in Boston Public Schools and graduated from Boston Teachers College, Class of 1927. After her graduation from Teachers College she began temporary service as a first grade teacher. Her love of children and dedication to teaching will remain an inspiration to all that knew her. She resigned her position since, at that time, married women were not permitted to continue their teaching.