Background
Upshur, Doris Nash was born on October 21, 1921 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of John Clayton and Jessie (Bound) Nash.
consultant researcher interior designer
Upshur, Doris Nash was born on October 21, 1921 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of John Clayton and Jessie (Bound) Nash.
Bachelor, University South Carolina, 1944.
Interior designer Dora Gray Studios, Columbia, South Carolina, 1944-1965, Columbia Office Supply Company, 1964-1965. Owner Doris Upshur Interiors, Columbia, from 1965. President Carolinas chapter American Institute Decorators, 1950-1970, accredited member, 1970.
National director, charter member Carolinas chapter National Home Fashions League, 1967. Design coordinator Women's Symphony Showhouse, 1980-1981, 85-86.
Board directors Columbia Lyric Opera, 1979-1989. Member Trinity Housing Corporation, Trinity Environmental Task Force. President Episcopalian Church Women, 1971.
President Opera Guild Greater Columbia, 1990. Chairman Wednesdays at Trinity. Fellow American Society Interior Designers (life, national vice president southeastern region 1969-1971, Dora Gray award Carolinas chapter 1984).
Member National Trust for History Preservation (board member 1989-1990).
Married Robert Irving Upshur, May 30, 1918. Children: David Nash, John Irving.