Background
Monheit, Molly Jane was born on August 5, 1922 in Yakima, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Laurel LaVergne and Edna (Bracewell) Lugar.
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Molly Jane Monheit
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Molly Jane Monheit, American Artist, writer. Recipient fellowship Aurelia Reinhart, 1945-1947. Precinct chairman Representatives, Lafayette, 1954-1970; social chairman Valley View Estates, Lafayette, 1954-1980. Member Society Western Artists, American Women Artists, East Bay Watercolor Society, Audubon Society, American Field Svc. (president 1970), Diablo Art Association (president), Alpha Gamma Delta.
Education
Student, Art Center School, California, 1942. Bachelor magna cum laude, Washington State University, 1944. Master of Arts, Mills College, 1947.
Career
Clerk, artist, consultant, Papyrus, Lafayette, California, 1976-1997; retired, 1997.
Achievements
Membership
Precinct chairman Representatives, Lafayette, 1954-1970. Social chairman Valley View Estates, Lafayette, 1954-1980. Member Society Western Artists, American Women Artists, East Bay Watercolor Society, Audubon Society, American Field Service (president 1970), Diablo Art Association (president), Alpha Gamma Delta.
Interests
Connections
Married John Palmer Ruckel (deceased 1952). Children: Gail Ruckel, Andrew Ruckel. Married George Monheit, December 7, 1962 (deceased 2007).
1 child, William.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Presbyterian
Education
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1942
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1944
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1947
Career
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1976 - 1997
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1976 - 1997
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1976 - 1997
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1997