Ron Davis - as you suspected, you are not alone--the foremost image I carry of Helen is that of grande dame of the folklore society.

I met Helen in 1966 or '67 through another totally amazing woman, Bette Hamman, the 'crazy' chemist next door (in Kensington, MD). For many, many years, those two houses were the best places to be for some of the most fun I've ever had. Those two women were the greatest of friends and being around them was always a panic. We lost Bette two summers ago and now Helen. I'm taking a little consolation in believing that they are having a fabulous reunion. Bette used to build Celtic harps, which may be coming in real handy these days. God love Helen and Bette. We sure did.