Mrs. Ellen B. Wilt & Mrs. Roberta McClure Prepare For Rackham Galleries Art Sale, November 1956

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Ann Arbor News, November 16, 1956
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ART FOR Ann Arbor: Preparations of the Rackham Galleries for an art sale sponsored by the Ann Arbor Art Association was under way today with the help of Mrs. Ellen B. Wilt (left) of 1301 Pomona Rd., taking time out to watch Mrs. Roberta McClure of 2110 Alice St. put finishing touches on a decorative pagoda. Art works of various types will be offered at the 50 cents to $50 sale, which opens at 8 p.m. today and will run from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. on weekdays through December 5.
Ann Arbor News, November 16, 1956
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ART FOR Ann Arbor: Preparations of the Rackham Galleries for an art sale sponsored by the Ann Arbor Art Association was under way today with the help of Mrs. Ellen B. Wilt (left) of 1301 Pomona Rd., taking time out to watch Mrs. Roberta McClure of 2110 Alice St. put finishing touches on a decorative pagoda. Art works of various types will be offered at the 50 cents to $50 sale, which opens at 8 p.m. today and will run from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. on weekdays through December 5.
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Ellen Wilt Displays Her Papier-Mâché Angels In Different Stages Of Completion, November 1950

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Ann Arbor News, December 2, 1950
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Mrs. Richard Wilt, Pittsfield Village housewife, has the unique Christmastime hobby of making papier-mache figurines for interior holiday decorating. Here, she holds one of the figures (right) as it looks when completed. At left is another character molded on a chicken wire frame from layers of paste-soaked newspapers. In the foreground is a third figure, representing the stage after the newspaper has been painted with a flat white base. Mrs. Wilt uses the basement of her apartment as a workshop.
Ann Arbor News, December 2, 1950
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Mrs. Richard Wilt, Pittsfield Village housewife, has the unique Christmastime hobby of making papier-mache figurines for interior holiday decorating. Here, she holds one of the figures (right) as it looks when completed. At left is another character molded on a chicken wire frame from layers of paste-soaked newspapers. In the foreground is a third figure, representing the stage after the newspaper has been painted with a flat white base. Mrs. Wilt uses the basement of her apartment as a workshop.
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In Skillful Hands: Chicken Wire, Old Newspapers Combine To Make 'Modern' Yule Decorations

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1950
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Mrs. Wilt's Painting Accepted For Exhibit

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December
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Richard, Ellen, & Robin Wilt - Award Winning Family Of Artists, June 1963

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Ann Arbor News, June 26, 1963
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Three of Ann Arbor's "achievers in art" may be found in one family. They are Prof. and Mrs. Richard Wilt (standing) and their 13-year-old daughter Robin (seated) shown above in Prof. Wilt's studio in the basement of their home on Pomona Rd. Awards for their drawings and paintings came to each of the Wilts during the past few weeks.
Ann Arbor News, June 26, 1963
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Three of Ann Arbor's "achievers in art" may be found in one family. They are Prof. and Mrs. Richard Wilt (standing) and their 13-year-old daughter Robin (seated) shown above in Prof. Wilt's studio in the basement of their home on Pomona Rd. Awards for their drawings and paintings came to each of the Wilts during the past few weeks.
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It Runs In The Family: Talent And Top Awards Come To The Wilts

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June
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1963
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Mrs. Wilt To Teach Art Classes

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1965
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City Hall Show Features Local Painters

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November
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1965
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