Nora Lourie Gund Percival, 102
Boone, NC
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"As a survivor of the Russian revolution I know a bit about the fragility of rights and freedom"
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Born October 1914 in Samara, Russia
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Survived the Russian Revolution and emigrated to New York City at eight
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Graduated from Barnard College in 1936
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Worked as an editor and manager at American Management Assoc.
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Served as Barnard's alumni director, editing the alumni magazine in retirement
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Started a local newspaper in Kent, CT with husband
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Published first of three memoirs at 87
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Has participated in local writers' group for more than two decades and still edits for friends
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Five children, 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren
"I have stood for and worked for the strength and wisdom of women most of my life. It is time to let a woman lead this country. As a survivor of the Russian revolution I know a bit about the fragility of rights and freedom. I cherish what we have in this country—vote for Hillary!"