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Art from the Linda Morse Estate ::
Linda Morse
(1950 - 2006) worked for USAID for nearly
30 years, during which time she created and coordinated complex international
development programs in Asia, North Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin
America, and in the 1970's in Haiti. Linda was passionate about
her care for the world. She was the recipient of the Distinguished
Career Service Award, the highest USAID
award for distinguished leadership, strong management, technical excellence
and tireless dedication in international development, making a difference
to the lives of men, women and children around the world.
Linda Morse was recognized for her
management of major disaster response efforts in the wake of typhoons
and volcanic eruptions; her leadership on HIV/AIDS; her role in advancing
democracy and justice in Eastern Europe; her success in expanding
access to reproductive health services in Morocco and India; and for
her efforts to promote democracy in Haiti.
The Vassar Haiti Project is the grateful
beneficiary of some 30 pieces of Haitian paintings and handcrafts
that were purchased by Linda Morse during her tour of duty in Haiti.
Her family has shared with us Linda's profound commitment to improving
access to education. We offer a few of her paintings, sequined flags
and handcrafts at this year's auction and sale. Each year, we will
offer additional works of art from her collection.
We acknowledge Linda's brother Jerry
and his wife Bea for their dedication
to the glowing legacy Linda left behind.
Arijac | 20 x 24 | $1,200
Daleus, Wilfred | 8 x 10
| $1,000
