Author: Olivier Ballou

Bertha was enumerated in the 1940 census at 2920 West Sherwood Avenue, in Spokane Washington. She is 49 years old, living with her widowed mother Cora (77), and her sister Alice (“Sally’), 37.  She lists her occupation as “painter/sculptor” working “at home”. She reports no salary for the past year, but indicates she receives income from another source.