Ruth Miller

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Not to be confused with American movie actress Patsy Ruth Miller born on the same day or the Leicester UK songwriter Ruth Miller. For the South African poet see Ruth Miller (poet)
Ruth Miller
Born Ruth Blanchard Miller
(1904-01-17)January 17, 1904
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died May 21, 1978(1978-05-21) (aged 74)
Ojai, California, U.S.
Olympic medal record
Art competitions
Silver 1932 Los Angeles Paintings

Ruth Blanchard Miller (January 17, 1904 – May 21, 1978) was an American artist.

Miller was born to Kempster Blanchard Miller and Antha (Knowlton) Miller[1] in Chicago, Illinois. Her uncle was Azariel Blanchard Miller, founder of the city of Fontana, California.

In 1932 she won a silver medal in the art competitions of the Olympic Games for her painting "Struggle".

Death

Miller died on May 21, 1978 in Ojai, California, at the age of 74.

References

  1. The book of Chicagoans: a ... - Google Books. Books.google.com. 2004-02-23. Retrieved 2010-12-22. 

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