Laura E. BeardsleyLaura E. Beardsley earned a master of arts degree in public history from Rutgers University–Camden. She is the former Director of Graphics and Research Services for the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Previously she worked s a park ranger and interpretative specialist at Independence National Historical Park. For the past four years, Laura has pursued a career as a freelance researcher and consultant and is also the author of Historic Photos of Philadelphia, published in 2006 by Turner Publishing Company. Beardsley lived in Philadelphia for twenty years. She now resides in the quiet suburb of Drexel Hill.  Read More Read Less