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Annotated Bibliography: I Am Mrs. Alison Marshall

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1. Define yourself or give your autobiography through the appropriate time frame.
I am Mrs. Alison Marshall, a peasant farmer and investor in Felton. I was born on 27 April 1948 in the Borough of Felton, one of the iconic neighborhoods in Pennsylvania. I am proud to say that I have been living in Felton since birth, and witnessed the massive and significant changes in the political, social, and economic scene of the area. I attended my elementary, secondary, and college education in Pennsylvania.
In the following section, kindly help me in addressing how the world has changed from the 50’s, 60’s, to now.

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