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The first dormitory was for boys and was built in 1899. The girls' dormitory was built in 1906 but burned down in 1926. After a period in which the recitation hall served as a temporary residence for the girls, a new girl's dormitory was opened in 1929. It was named Walker Hall in her honor. For all
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Marietta never wanted recognition, she often wrote under the name of
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was moved to Lamoni. The Walker family left their farm and moved into town. Samuel Frye Walker died soon after. Following her husband's death, Marietta devoted her time and literary talents to the church.
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