Rudser, Telle, 1910-1981
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Thelma Alvina "Telle" Rudser was born October 6, 1910 in Grand Forks. She graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1929. She attended the University of North Dakota and graduated in June 1934, with a Bachelor of Science in Education, as well as a Bachelor's Diploma in Teaching. She sold wood-carvings, mainly of dogs, to earn extra money while at UND. Following graduationshe worked for the Grand Forks parks system teaching arts and crafts to children. In 1937, she became a specialist in Craft Work for the Works Progress Administration. Telle entered the United States Navy on November 18, 1943. While in training at Hunter College, New York City, all of her pieces were stolen on the eve of an exhibition. During World War II, she was an Aviation Machinist's Mate 2 in the Women's Navy (WAVE). She separated from the Navy on November 16, 1945. After the war, she opened "Telle's Hobby Lab" in McKenzie, North Dakota. Her work was featured at the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in Decorah, Iowa and the Pittsburgh Folk Festival. In 1954, she was given the American Art Week Award and was cited by the American Artists Professional League for her individual achievement in the fine craftsmanship of authentic Norwegian woodcarving. Her expertise was not limited to wood carvings, as she won first place for pen and ink drawings at UND's art show in 1957. In 1971, Telle moved to Bismarck to help care for her ailing sister, Ruth, who died in January 1974; Telle Rudser died on July 17, 1981 in Bismarck.
From the description of Papers, 1946-1989. (University of North Dakota). WorldCat record id: 48663362
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creatorOf | Rudser, Telle, 1910-1981. Papers, 1946-1989. | University of North Dakota, Chester Fritz Library |
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associatedWith | Orin G. Libby Manuscript Collection (Chester Fritz Library) |
associatedWith | Orin G. Libby Photographic Collection (Chester Fritz Library) |
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Birth 1910-10-06
Death 1981-07-17
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