Anne Gould Hauberg facts for kids
Anne Gould Hauberg (born November 13, 1917 – died April 11, 2016) was an American woman who worked to improve her community. She was a philanthropist, meaning she gave money and time to good causes, and a supporter of the arts.
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Early Life and Education
Anne Gould was born Annie Laurie Westbrook Gould. She later changed her name to Anne Westbrook Gould. Her father, Carl F. Gould, was a well-known architect and teacher in Seattle. Her mother was Dorothy Fay Gould.
Anne grew up in Seattle. She studied architecture at the University of Washington for two years. She was especially inspired by her teacher, Lionel Pries. After that, she spent a year at Vassar College and then went to the Cambridge School of Architecture and Design in Massachusetts. However, she returned to Seattle in 1939 when her father passed away.
Family and Helping Others
In June 1941, Anne Gould married John Hauberg. His family owned a timber business. John studied at Princeton University and later graduated from the University of Washington.
Anne Hauberg became very involved in helping others when two of her three children had special needs. The Haubergs gave money to start the Pilot School for Neurologically Impaired Children. This school opened in 1960 on the University of Washington campus. Today, it is still helping children as the EEU (Experimental Education Unit). It is part of the University of Washington Center on Human Development and Disability.
Supporting the Arts
In the 1950s, Anne and John Hauberg became important supporters of art in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. They not only collected artworks but also helped new artists in the region.
By the 1960s, Anne Hauberg focused on supporting crafts, like pottery or weaving. She did this through a group called the Friends of the Crafts.
Pilchuck Glass School
In 1969, Anne and John Hauberg supported Dale Chihuly's idea for a summer school where people could learn glass-blowing. This program grew into the famous Pilchuck Glass School, which is still a leading center for glass art today.
Community Involvement
Anne Hauberg was also active in her community in other ways. In the 1960s, she joined the Seattle Municipal Art Commission. This group helps guide art projects in the city. She was also a founding member of the "Committee of 33," a group that worked to improve the community.
Legacy and Recognition
Anne Gould Hauberg and John Hauberg separated in 1978-79. Anne Hauberg continued her work in the arts. She was deeply involved with the Seattle Art Museum, the Tacoma Art Museum, and the Pilchuck School, among other arts groups in the Northwest. She was also an honorary member of the Northwest Designer Craftsmen.
In 2007, the University of Washington Libraries honored her by renaming their Artist Images Award the Anne Gould Hauberg Artist Images Award. This award celebrates artists and their work.
