What: Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls and related items, from dishes and thimbles, to books and toys. Who: Darlene Thorstenson, 69, of Mesa, a retired cashier. How the collection began: My collection ...

NORWALK -- This year marks a century since beloved rose-cheeked storybook characters Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy jumped off the page and, as dolls, into the toy chests of children around the world.

Tucked inside chests and stored on shelves in spare bedrooms, Raggedy Ann and Cabbage Patch dolls have more sophisticated brothers and sisters displayed on living room mantles. Beth Duncan of ...

Arcola is the one-time home of Raggedy Ann and Andy creator Johnny Gruelle. The dolls, which are immortalized with bronze statues in the town, are the subject of several events at an annual gathering ...