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| | Born in West Union, IL on Sept. 24, 1880. Frances Kerr studied at the AIC. She wed publisher David Cook for whom she illustrated many children’s books. After her husband’s death in 1932, she established a second home in Los Angeles. She died there on Aug. 12, 1950. | Source:
Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
Who's Who in American Art 1936-41; Death record. | | Nearly 20,000 biographies can be found in Artists in California 1786-1940 by Edan Hughes and is available for sale ($150). For a full book description and order information please click here. |
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