THERESSA A. CARTER
October 1, 1912-

"A BAREBOW CHAMPION"

Born Bowbells, North Dakota, moved to San Francisco in 1944

Theressa started shooting in 1956, electing to join her husband and son Darel in archery rather than remaining a spectator. In 1957 they joined the San Francisco Archery Club. While active in Archery, Theressa gave many demonstrations, including Boys Town of Sonora and Big Brothers of San Francisco.

Standing slightly over five feet tall Theressa shot a 35 pound recurve. During the 1960's she was a formidable and frequent winner at many local, State and National tournaments in the Barebow Division, winning her first major tournament at the age of 48.
Major Tournaments Won:
1960 California State (CBH) Target Championship
1961 N.F.A.A. Field Championship
1962 N.F.A.A. National Indoor California State (CBH) Field Championship
1963 California State (CBH) Field Championship
1965 California State (CBH) Field Championship
1966 N.F.A.A. Mational Field Championship Senior Division


Theressa Carter a True Champion
Inducted 1981