Miriam Jay Wurts Andrus

Background

Andrus, Miriam Jay Wurts was born on November 26, 1909 in New York City. Daughter of Pierre Jayh and Edith Maud (Benedict) Wurts.

Education

AB, Vassar College, 1931. Postgraduate, Columbia University, 1932—1933. Master of Arts, Johns Hopkins University, 1934.

Career

Member Woman Power Committee, War Mobilization Committee, 1943. Chairman Baltimore committee Council Living Theater, 1952—1955. President women's association Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1957—1959, ruling elder, 1957—1959.

Member Women's National Planning committee for Japan International Christian University, Tokyo, from 1970. Board directors, executive committee Center Stage, Baltimore, from 1980. Member Commission on United States Central American Relations International Center Development Policy, others.

Chairman Associate Organizations for International Peace. Founder Maryland Association World Federalists. Delegate World Congress, Luxembourg.

Achievements

• Miriam Jay Wurts Andrus has been listed as a noteworthy civic worker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Guilford Garden Club, Hamilton St. Club.

Interests

• Photography, music, gardening.

Connections

Married E. Cowles Andrus, June 10, 1933 (deceased 1977).

Father:

Pierre Jayh Wurts

Mother:

Edith Maud (Benedict) Wurts

Spouse:

E. Cowles Andrus