Thelma Johnson Streat

"Thelma Johnson" redirects here. For the British oncologist, see Thelma Bates (physician).
Thelma Johnson Streat
Thelma Johnson Streat
Born
Thelma Johnson

(1912-08-29)August 29, 1912
Yakima, Washington, U.S.
DiedMay 1959(1959-05-00) (aged 46)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
EducationMuseum Art School in Portland
Known forPainting, dance
Spouses
  • Romaine Virgil Streat
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    ​
    (m. 1935⁠–⁠1948)​
  • John Edgar Kline
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    (m. 1948)​

Thelma Beatrice Johnson Streat (1912–1959)[1] was an African-American artist, dancer, and educator. She gained prominence in the 1940s for her art, performance and work to foster intercultural understanding and appreciation.

  1. ^ "Thelma Johnson Streat (1912-1959)". Oregon Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2020-03-05.