Ella Lillian Wall Van Leer
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Ella Lillian Wall Van Leer (née Ella Lillian Wall; November 11, 1892 – August 8, 1986) was an American artist and architect, women's rights activist, and the first woman to serve in an office of the American Legion in California.[1] She was known as the "First Lady of Georgia Tech" and remained an advocate for women in engineering throughout her entire life.[2]
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Ella Lillian Wall Van Leer | |
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First Lady of Georgia Tech | |
Personal details | |
Born | Ella Lillian Wall (1892-11-21)November 21, 1892 Berkeley, California, US |
Died | August 8, 1986(1986-08-08) (aged 93) Alexandria, Virginia, US |
Spouse | Blake Ragsdale Van Leer |
Children | Maryly Van Leer Peck, Samuel Van Leer, Blake Van Leer |
Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley |
Occupation | Architect, artist, women's rights activist |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1953 |
Commands | Army Nurse Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Legion of Merit |
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