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| | Born in North Dakota on August 30, 1895. By 1925 Mrs. Frakes was a skilled painter. She traveled the world and was in the Women's Army Core during WWII. Although Frakes became a Mormon in her 50's and traveled the US in search of her ancestry, she was a free spirit especially in the 20's. A long-time resident of San Francisco, she died there on Dec. 1, 1983. Her rare works include floral still lives. | Source:
Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
Death record. Additional information courtesy of the artist's family
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