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Kay Smith, painter of American historic sites, dies at 101

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Kay Smith illustrated cookbooks and children’s books before gaining a reputation for her watercolor paintings of historic landmarks that led to what she called her “American Legacy” collection. Smith, who taught painting at the Old Town Triangle Association for two decades, was named Artist Laureate of Illinois in 1994. Her work was displayed in the state of Illinois’ executive mansion, the Three Arts Club of Chicago and the Harry S. Truman Pres…

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Kay Smith, painter of American historic sites, dies at 101

Kay Smith illustrated cookbooks and children’s books before gaining a reputation for her watercolor paintings of historic landmarks that led to what she called her “American Legacy” collection. Smith, who taught painting at the Old Town Triangle Association for two decades, was named Artist Laureate of Illinois in 1994. Her work was displayed in the state of Illinois’ executive mansion, the Three Arts Club of Chicago and the Harry S. Truman Pres…

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Kathryn (Metzger) Smith, 101, Vandalia

Kathryn (Metzger) Smith, 101, was born February 27, 1923, in Vandalia. One of six children, she was raised by her parents, Gertie Willette and Paul Metzger, on their homestead farm. Living over 100 years she was a witness to history. And, also, a painter of it. After winning an art contest at her one room schoolhouse, Kay decided to pursue art as her career. She left home with $75 borrowed from her reluctant father to study at the School of the …

·Vandalia, United States
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