Ruth Elliott was the daughter of Lucius P. Elliott, a wealthy Racine, Wisconsin manufacturer. Having decided to become a professional dancer, she had her debut with Robert Bowlby on 24 February 1914 at the Hotel Pfister in Milwaukee.

(Photo George Grantham Bain Collection, Library of Congress)

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