Lucy Virginia Gordon Ralston

Background

Ralston, Lucy Virginia Gordon was born on September 9, 1926 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Byron Brown and Lucy (Virginia (Gordon) Ralston.

Education

Graduate, Finch Junior College, 1942; student, Parsons School Design studied with, Leon Kroll.

Career

Freelance artist, Tiffany and Company, 1947-1948. Designer United States Ship Constution book American Bible Society and John Jay and ElizaJane Watson Foundation for presentation Bibles to graduates United States Naval Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy, Marchant Marine Academy, since 1953. Art teacher Senior Citizens of Pelham, 1948-1950.

Achievements

• Lucy Virginia Gordon Ralston has been listed as a notable Artist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer numerous civic organizations, 1942-1945. Member Daughters of the American Revolution (registrar Knapp chapter 1961-1963, recording secretary Anne Hutchinson chapter since 1989), Junior League Pelham, Daus. of Cincinnati (registrar 1973-1978), Colonial Society Americans Royal Descent, National Society Magna Carta Dames, Colonial Society Descendants Knights of Garter, Colonial Order Crown, Huguenot Society American, Welcome to Washington International Club.

Interests

• Avocations: raising purebred dogs, swimming, sailing.

Connections

Father:

Byron Brown Ralston

Mother:

Lucy (Virginia (Gordon) Ralston