Howell, Lida (1859–1939)

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Howell, Lida (1859–1939)

American archer. Name variations: Lida Scott. Born Lida Scott, Aug 28, 1859; died Dec 20, 1939; attended Ohio State University; m. Millard C. Howell, 1883.

At St. Louis Olympics, won gold medals in double national round and double Columbia round (1904); competed for 25 years (1883–1907), winning 17 US national championships.

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