Dr. Darla Shaw shares the story of Jacqueline Seligmann, the “Cat Lady” of Barrack Hill and Old West Mountain Road. Darla speaks in the first person about her unusual relationship with Jacqueline who lived on the same street. Following this personal account, Darla tells the rest of the story of Ms. Seligmann’s life.
Jacqueline Seligmann (The Cat Lady)
Dr. Darla Shaw shares the story of Jacqueline Seligmann, the "Cat Lady" of Barrack Hill and Old West Mountain Road. Darla speaks in the first person about her unusual relationship with Jacqueline.
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