Background
Leitzinger, Sandra Mayes was born on February 29, 1936 in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Kenneth Frank and Louise (Kirby) Mayes.
Leitzinger, Sandra Mayes was born on February 29, 1936 in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Kenneth Frank and Louise (Kirby) Mayes.
1 child, Robert Franklin. Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and Journalism, Pennsylvania State University, 1957. Home economist Pa.Power and Light Company, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 1957-1960.
Auto racing columnist Clearfield Progress, Pennsylvania, 1963-1967, Centre Daily Times, State College, Pennsylvania, since 1982.
Freelance automotive artist, 1972. Chief timer Leitzinger Racing.
One-woman shows include: Pennsylvania State University, 1981, Interlaken Inn, Lakeville, Connecticut, 1987, 88, The Vehicle Gallery, Pacific Grove, California, 1994. Exhibited in group shows at l"art et l"automobile, New York City, 1980, 88, Painters of Central Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State University, 1983, Alleghenies Museum Art, Loretto, Pennsylvania, 1987, 88, (calendar) Selections from Watercolor Societies in Three States, 1993.
Represented in permanent collections at Museum of Our National Heritage, Lexington, Massachusetts, Auto Art, West Cornwall, Connecticut, Auto Sport Gallery, Raleigh, North Carolina, also in private and corporation collections United States and Europe.
Artist poster, program covers Watkins Glen (New York) International, 1984-1985, l"art et l"automobile, New York City, Auto Art, West Cornwall, Connecticut, Auto Sport Gallery, Raleigh, North Carolina, Automotive Emporium, Dallas, Consolidated Coal Company, 1993, Lime Rock Fall Vintage, 1994, Walkins Glen Vintage, 1994. Wine label DeGrazia Vinyards, Richfield, Connecticut.
Home economist Pennsylvania Power and Light Company, Williamsport, 1957—1960. Auto racing columnist Clearfield Progress, 1963—1967, Center Daily Times, State College, since 1982. Freelance automotive artist, since 1972.
Chief timer Leitzinger Racing.
Member of Eastern Motorsports Press Association, International Motor Sports Association, Sports Car Club America, International Motor Press Association (Portrait Artist of Technicians of Year), Pennsylvania Watercolor Society (signature member), Antique Automobile Club America.
Married Charles T. Kurtz III, June 4, 1960 (deceased 1964). Children: Karen Elizabeth Earl, Charles Kenneth. Married Robert Frederick Leitzinger, July 8, 1967.
1 child Robert Franklin.