Background
Danforth, Frances Mueller was born on March 23, 1914 in Austin, Texas, United States. Daughter of Rudolph George and Laura Emma (Von Boeckmann) Mueller.
Danforth, Frances Mueller was born on March 23, 1914 in Austin, Texas, United States. Daughter of Rudolph George and Laura Emma (Von Boeckmann) Mueller.
BJ, University Texas, Austin, 1935. Bachelor, University Texas, Austin, 1936. Master of Science, Columbia University, 1938.
Grader department journalism University Texas, 1934, assistant director, Interscholastic League Press Bureau, 1936—1937. Assistant editor Alcade, Monthly Alumni Magazine, 1936—1942. Board directors, secretary Cen-Texas chapter American Red Cross.
President Altenheim, 1961—1962, Austin Volunteer Bureau, 1966—1968. Editor Star Points, Delta Delta Delta Chicago, 1968—1970. Buyer, bookkeeper Danforth's Antiques and Gifts, Austin, from 1970.
President Austin Symphony League, 1967—1968. State vice president Texas Women's Association Symphony Orchestras, 1970. Board directors, secretary United Service Organizations, 1971—1972.
Board directors Symphony Orchestra Society.
Member of Lutheran Church (president church women 1972-1974), Mortar Board (Austin alumna president since 1978), Women in Communications, Austin Woman's Club (secretary 1972-1974, vice president 1977-1979), Settlemen Club, Lawyers Wives Club (member board, secretary 1973-1974), Delta Delta Delta.
Married William Paul Danforth, August 16, 1942. Children: William Paul Junior, Douglas Mueller, Donald Lee.