Colin Franklin and Helen Hardy

Kevin Cordes • May 27, 2020

Sad news as Colin Franklin and Helen Hardy pass away

It is with great sadness that the noted bibliophile Colin Franklin (pictured above), a former president of The PLA and Helen Hardy a stalwart of and Honorary Member of the PLA Council have both passed away. Our condolences to their many friends and family.
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