HARRIS, MRS. IRENE R, (NEE WALLACH). Saved in Lifeboat D. Cabin C83. European address - c/o Fraulein Woolf, Kapellenstrasse 81, Wiesbaden. Germany.
(Born 15th June 1876, died 2nd September 1969).
Buried in Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, New York.
Insurance claim number B121. Property: $27,700.
Marconigram sent 18th April 1912 to: Hudson Theatre, New York. ''Am safe, praying that Harry has been picked up by another steamer, arriving Carpathia. - Rene.''
American Inquiry page 887:
One lady (Mrs. Harris) had a broken elbow bone. She was in a white woollen jacket.
Mrs Henry Birkhardt Harris (Irene Wallach), 36, from New York City boarded the Titanic at Southampton with her husband Henry Birkhardt Harris. They occupied cabin C-83 (ticket #36973, £83 9s 6d).
Mrs Harris was rescued in Collapsible D. When she boarded the Carpathia she was accomodated in a cabin vacated by the artist Colin Campbell Cooper and his wife Emma. Mr Campbell would later record the rescue in two paintings.

 

Encyclopedia Titanica contains facts, opinion and media relating to RMS Titanic. Featuring Titanic survivor stories, comprehensive Titanic passenger list and biographies, detailed Titanic research articles, in depth discussions and rich media including Titanic pictures, archive recordings and the Titanic movie player.