The Series: Important Women in the History of Fly Fishing; celebrities

The American Museum of Fly Fishing and its “Exhibition Profiles” are the profiles of important women fly anglers, fly tyers, artists, conservationists, national celebrities and guides of yesterday, today and tomorrow

“Exhibition Profiles” are from the book, A Graceful Rise, written by Catherine Comar, executive director of the museum. Promotional narrative for National Endowment for the Arts is provided by Fly Life Magazine.com. Copyright the American Museum of Fly Fishing (AMFF) – 2014. Many more images are viewable in the book.

Meet the celebrities:

Rosalynn Carter

[dropcap]R[/dropcap]osalynn Carter is the wife of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and she has served the public since her husband was first elected to the Georgia State Senate in 1962. Mrs. Carter continues to work for social issues as cofounder and board of trustees member of the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ginger Rogers

Born Virginia Katherine McMath, Ginger Rogers began her career in vaudeville and on Broadway, and she made her first Hollywood film in 1929. Rogers is probably best remembered as Fred Astaire’s talented dance partner in numerous films.

Heather Thomas

Heather A. Thomas is an American actress with dozens of film and television roles. She is probably most recognized for role in the television series The Fall Guy with Lee Majors. Most recently Thomas has added the role of author to her resume with her successful novel, Trophies.

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey is one of the most successful businesswomen of the twentieth century. She is most well known for her television talk show, as well as for owning her own production company, television network, and magazine, and being a highly respected philanthropist.

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