Cook County News Herald

Historical Reflections





Ellen Smith Douglas, 1862 – 1946, was a self-taught artist, known to many as boarding house operator “Ma” Douglas. Her works, and those of a number of other famed local artists, will be on display at the Johnson Heritage Post now through March 3.

Ellen Smith Douglas, 1862 – 1946, was a self-taught artist, known to many as boarding house operator “Ma” Douglas. Her works, and those of a number of other famed local artists, will be on display at the Johnson Heritage Post now through March 3.

Do you have an old picture or a story from years gone by that you would like to share with the Cook County News-Herald readers? We’d love to hear your Historical Reflections. Call (218) 387-9100; e-mail starnews@boreal.org; or stop by our office at 15 First Avenue West.


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