Jaques, Bertha E. (Bertha Evelyn), 1863-1941

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Bertha E. Jaques served as treasurer and secretary of the Chicago Society of Etchers for twenty-seven years, an organization that she helped to found after moving to Chicago in 1883. Internationally known for her etchings of plant life, Jaques wrote several books including poetry, and was active in the Arts Club, Cordon Club, Wild Flower Preservation Society, and Audubon Society. She passed away in Chicago in March, 1941, at the age of seventy-seven and was survived by her husband, Dr. William K. Jaques.

From the description of Bertha E. Jaques papers, 1922-1941. (University of Illinois-Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 60552209

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referencedIn Roi Partridge papers Archives of American Art
creatorOf Jaques, Bertha E. (Bertha Evelyn), b. 1863. [Helen Hyde biographical material]. University of California, Santa Cruz, UCSC
referencedIn Charles W. Dahlgreen papers Archives of American Art
creatorOf Hill, Edwin Bliss, 1866-1949. Papers of Edwin Bliss Hill, 1737-1954 (bulk 1895-1948). Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
referencedIn Rosenberg, Louis Conrad, 1890-1983. Collection relating to Louis Conrad Rosenberg, 1926-1935. University of Oregon Libraries
referencedIn Stevens, Thomas Wood, 1880-1942. Thomas Wood Stevens papers, 1880-1954 (bulk 1897-1937). University of Arizona Libraries
referencedIn Sidney C. Woodward papers Archives of American Art
creatorOf Jaques, Bertha E. (Bertha Evelyn), b. 1863. Bertha E. Jaques papers, 1922-1941. University of Illinois at Chicago Library, UIC
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associatedWith Dahlgreen, Charles W. (Charles William), 1864-1955. person
associatedWith Hill, Edwin Bliss, 1866-1949. person
associatedWith Partridge, Roi, 1888-1984. person
associatedWith Roi Partridge person
correspondedWith Rosenberg, Louis Conrad, 1890-1983. person
correspondedWith Stevens, Thomas Wood, 1880-1942. person
associatedWith Woodward, Sidney C., 1890-1963. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Illinois--Chicago
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Etchers
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Birth 1863-10-24

Death 1941-03-30

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English

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