Doris Ryer Nixon
Doris Ryer Nixon (October 1, 1893 – June 24, 1948) was an American civic leader, particularly on the home front during World War II. The granddaughter of one of California's first doctors, and daughter-in-law of a shipbuilder and industrialist, she became a national vice-president of the American Women's Voluntary Services (AWVS) during the war.
Doris Ryer Nixon | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 1, 1893 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 24, 1948 (aged 54) San Francisco, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Civic Leader |
| Spouse |
Stanhope Wood Nixon
(m. 1917–1945) |
| Children | Lewis Nixon III and Blanche Nixon |
| Parent(s) | Fletcher and Blanche Ryer |
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