Frances Luther Rich

Background

Rich, Frances Luther was born on January 8, 1910 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Elvo Elcourt Deffenbaugh and Irene (Luther Deffenbaugh) Rich.

Education

Bachelor, Smith College, 1931; art student, Paris studios, 1933-1935; art student, Boston Museum School Art, 1935-1936; art student, Cranbrook Academy Art, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 1937-1940; art student, Claremont (California) College, 1946-1947; art student, Columbia University, 1946-1947; pupil of, Malvina Hoffman pupil of, Carl Milles pupil of, Alexandre Iacovleff.

Career

Director public relations, Smith College, 1947-1950; with private studios, Rome, 1950-1952; with private studios, Paris, 1960-1962.

Achievements

• Frances Luther Rich has been listed as a noteworthy Sculptor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1942-1946. Member Architectural League New York City, Smith College Alumnae Association, Cosmpolitan Club (New York City).

Connections

Father:

Elvo Elcourt Deffenbaugh Rich

Mother:

Irene (Luther Deffenbaugh) Rich