Virginia Griffith Stein Pitcher

Background

Pitcher, Virginia Griffith Stein was born on October 4, 1908 in Baltimore. Daughter of Charles Francis and Ella Willson (Griffith) Stein.

Education

Diploma, Maryland. Institute College of Art, Baltimore, 1937.

Career

Private practice fashion and graphic designer, Baltimore, 1936-1973; researcher geneology, Baltimore, 1950-1973. Oral historian; instructor oral history, 1968-1985.

Achievements

• Virginia Griffith Stein Pitcher has been listed as a noteworthy fashion designer, graphic designer, poet by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Orlando (Florida) Commission Colonial Dames in Florida, 1984-1985. President Society Lords Maryland. Manors, Washington; vice chair womens committee Maryland.

History Society, Baltimore, 1970-1973. President Morse Museum Associations, Winter Park, Florida, 1984-1985. Member University Club Winter Park, Town Club Winter Park.

Interests

• Reading, volunteering, gardening.

Connections

Married William Henry Pitcher, July 29, 1935 (deceased April 1984). Children: Griffith Fontaine, Lawrie Platt Hall.

Father:

Charles Francis Stein

Mother:

Ella Willson (Griffith) Stein

Spouse:

William Henry Pitcher

child:

Griffith Fontaine Pitcher

child:

Lawrie Platt Hall Pitcher