1880 - 1955
Corinne Melchers American Activist
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| Birthday |
27th February, 1880
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| Birthplace |
Baltimore, Maryland, US
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| Died |
7th April, 1955
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| Place of Death |
Falmouth, Virginia, US
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| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Painter, humanitarian, gardener
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| Occupation |
Activist
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Corinne Lawton Mackall Melchers (February 27, 1880 – April 7, 1955) was an American painter, humanitarian, and gardener. She was the wife of painter Gari Melchers and maintained their Belmont estate after his death. As a gardener and rosarian, Melchers was an early supporter of the Historic Garden Week and was heavily involved with the restoration of the grounds of the Kenmore plantation. She led humanitarian efforts during World War I and World War II. Melchers initiated the creation of the Stafford County Health Association and the hiring of the first Stafford County nurse. Melchers helped establish the Mary Washington Hospital and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. She served on the Virginia Commission for the Arts.
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