O’Keeffe leaves the art institute due to typhoid fever.
On June 4, 1903, Georgia O'Keeffe had to withdraw from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago after contracting typhoid fever. This illness interrupted her formal education and temporarily hindered her creative journey. Despite this setback, her experience at the institute remained a critical part of her artistic foundation. Recovering from this illness, she later continued her education, demonstrating resilience and dedication to her craft, which would be symbolic throughout her career.