Mary Karps
Title
Mary Karps
Description
A short biography of Mary Karps, who participated in craft activities with the AUUC.
Subject
Type
Text
Rights
Reproduction may be restricted. Contact AUUC.
Coverage
Vancouver, BC
Language
English
Birth Date
1903
Birthplace
Edmonton, Alberta
Death Date
1982
Biographical Text
Mary Karps, nee Yohimus, was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She moved to Vancouver in 1922 where she worked as a housewife and ran a rooming house. She was a talented business manager. She joined the AUUC to be a part of the Ukrainian Canadian community. Her main cultural talent and hobby with the Hall was cross-stitching.
Collection
Citation
“Mary Karps,” Association of United Ukrainian Canadians - Vancouver, accessed May 2, 2024, https://auucvancouver.digitalhistoryhub.com/items/show/174.