AnnaMae Bradshaw

(1901 – 2001) Anna Mae Bradshaw was born in Burns, Kansas, January 18, 1901, in a parsonage to Lillie and Reverend Allen Burrill. Even as a little girl, she was fascinated with design and form in nature, and loved drawing pictures. She began her study of art in 1921 at Pittsburg State College in Kansas.

In Wichita, Anna Mae has taught, painted and lectured in the field of art for the past 50 years. In 1937, she was appointed Grand Chaplain of the Grand Chapter of Kansas Order of Eastern Star (86,000 members). In 1941, she was honored with their highest office Worthy Grand Matron of Eastern Star.