Background
Rachels, Patricia Pritchett was born on August 14, 1924 in Fort Benning, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Clifton Augustine and Elsie May (Freedenburg) Pritchett.
Rachels, Patricia Pritchett was born on August 14, 1924 in Fort Benning, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Clifton Augustine and Elsie May (Freedenburg) Pritchett.
Bachelor in Mathematics, Vassar College, 1945.
Ballistician National Bureau Standards, Washington, 1945—1947. Statistical analyst Hawaiian Economic Foundation, Honolulu, 1948—1950. Secretary Air. Force, Pentagon, Washington, 1950—1954.
Teacher mathematics Riverview and PREW Schools, Sarasota, Florida, 1969—1973. Production manager Siesta Key Pelican, 1976—1978. General manager Florida West Coast Symphony, 1978—1979.
Museum director Selby Botanical Gardens, since 1983. Camping and crafts instructor Gulf Coast Council Girl Scouts United States, 1970—1973. Water safety instructor American Red Cross, Sarasota, 1969—1979.
Volunteer Ringling Museum Children's Carnival, Sarasota, 1967—1974. Board directors Florida Ballet Company, Sarasota, since 1980.
Member of American Association of University Women, Ringling Museum, Southeast Museums Conference.
Married Thomas Blackstone Rachels, August 1, 1953 (divorced). Children: Mallory Anne, Leslie Pritchett.