Miriam Davenport
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Miriam Davenport or Miriam Davenport Ebel (June 6, 1915 – September 13, 1999) was an American painter and sculptor who played an important role in 1940 helping European Jews and intellectuals escape from German-occupied France and the Holocaust during World War II.[1]
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Born | Miriam Davenport (1915-06-06)June 6, 1915 |
Died | September 13, 1999(1999-09-13) (aged 84) |
Resting place | Iowa |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Smith College, New York University, Sorbonne, University of Iowa |
Known for | Painter and sculptor |
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After her return to the United States in late 1941, she worked on cultural issues in primarily academic settings. She also continued to support human rights organizations.