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| | Born in Mackford Prairie, WI on May 29, 1860. After earning an M.A. degree from Ripon College in his native state, Shaler began as a manufacturer of umbrellas and other inventions in Waupun, WI in 1893. He subsequently made a fortune through his invention of vulcanized tire patches in the early days of the automobile industry. After retiring in 1928, he carried on his hobby of sculpting which had reached a professional level. On Dec. 16, 1941 he fell to his death from the balcony of his Pasadena studio. In: Ripon College (Abraham Lincoln). | Source:
Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
Who's Who in California 1942; Death record; Los Angeles Times, 1-17-1941 (obituary). | | 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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