Hughes, Regina Olson

ID
1418
Nationality
American
Occupation
Botanical illustrator
Translator
Artist
Summary
Graduated Gallaudet College in 1918. Noted illustrator of botanical articles and books; an orchid was named in her honor. Was also a translator for the Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
References
Deaf Persons in the Arts and Sciences, p. 188-191; Great Deaf Americans, The Second Edition, p.118-124; Deaf Artists in America, p.150-155; Deaf Heritage, p.120-122; Silence of the Spheres, p.101-102; On the Green, Aug. 30, 1993, p.2; Gallaudet Encyclopedia, 1987, vol.2, p.77-9; Deaf Women, p.39.
Dates
1 February 1895-12 February 1993