Regina M. Anderson: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Ursula Trelling • Ursala Trelling • Regina M. Andrews
Born	May 21, 1901 • Chicago • Illinois
Died	February 5, 1993 (aged 91) • Ossining • New York
Notable Works	“Climbing Jacob’s Ladder” • “Underground”
Movement / Style	Harlem Renaissance

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