Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Katona (Wendelin), Verna |
Born |
Aug. 26, 1912 |
Birthplace |
Ludell, Kansas |
Deceased |
Oct. 4, 2009 |
Deceased where |
Colorado |
Places of residence |
Lookout Mountain, Golden, CO (moved here in 1952) |
Titles & honors |
Golden Living Landmark-one of the first to be recognized in 2002 when program was launched. |
Education |
BA, Fort Hays Kansas State College MA Education, Fort Hays Kansas State College |
Notes |
Helped save the Astor House and part of lsmall group of local residents who formed Golden Landmarks Association. Instrumental in helping move Guy Hill Schoolhouse from Golden Gate Canyon to Mitchell site in Golden. |
Occupation |
Art and kindergarten teacher, Mitchell School (1952-1977) Peace Corps after retirement (Pacific island of Ponape in the Caroline Islands). Christian Action Guild, volunteer Golden Library, Board member |
Relationships |
Rudolph Wendelin, brother |
Role |
Academic |
Spouse |
Arthur Katona |
Children |
Arthur Robert |
Related Records
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2012.032.007 - Golden Landmarks Association Founders Memories of Saving the Astor House Hotel Museum
2012.032
Record Type: Archive
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2017.059.007 - Verna Katona watercolor painting: family sitting down to supper
2017.059
Record Type: Object
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2017.059.008 - Verna Katona watercolor painting: white flowers among rocks
2017.059
Record Type: Object
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2017.059.009 - Verna Katona watercolor painting: people dancing, musicians on stage
2017.059
Record Type: Object
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2018.055.038 - Time Capsule signature scroll, Mitchell Elementary School
2018.055
Record Type: Archive
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