Mrs. Fisher's Fundraising Efforts

While the idea of her establishing a program of touring exhibitions would be a feat in and of itself, Mrs. Fisher had greater visions for her dollhouse rooms. As we can see from the news clippings and thank you letters in the Scrapbooks, Fisher did not only use her hobby to showcase her hard work and build a community around a similar interest, she also used her exhibits to raise awareness and aid people living with disabilities. She partnered with multiple agencies in the valley, using her miniature rooms to fundraise for programs such as the Crippled Children’s Association of the Wyoming Valley or The Wheel Chair Club of Wilkes Barre.

Her efforts would be largely recognized by not only the people she was aiding and uplifting—raising nearly $596.75 with her first show—but also the many people who came to learn about the craft and what could be done with one’s interests.