Tears, Ruth, 1919-1971
Painter, Teacher
Size: 0.2 Linear feet
Summary: The papers of painter and educator Ruth Tears measure 0.2 linear feet and date from 1955 to 1971. Found are biographical materials, course descriptions, printed material, photographs of Tears and works of art, and slides.
Ruth Tears (1919-1971) was a painter and educator in Dallas, Texas. She was born in Detroit, Michigan and studied at Southern Methodist University. She lost her leg in an car accident in 1940. During World War II, Tears worked for the U.S. Army Map Service. She was active in Texas art societies and organizations.
The collection was donated in 1981 by Lisa Olsen, daughter of Ruth Tears.
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Processing of this collection received support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.
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