Etta May Budd

Born in Shellsburg, Iowa to Joseph L. Budd who moved family to Iowa State College in 1877. They lived at Farm House during 1877 while their home was being built. Paid rent as boarders. Etta was a pupil of Frank Fonety, Boston, Aulish, Chicago, and attended the Boston School of Art. Member of Delta Delta Delta national sorority. Painter, teacher. Studio at home and at Simpson College. Member of PEO, Ames, Iowa. Encouraged George Washington Carver to come to Iowa State College. Budd died on June 12, 1952 at the age of 89.