Marjorie Ralston - my 223rd pick to be named a Disney Legend

Marjorie Ralston was the first female voice of Minnie Mouse.  She was chosen by Walt after all employees auditioned (including Walt's sister-in law, who was then Head Inker). Marjorie voiced her in only three cartoons - Wild Waves being the first - before she begged to stop out of shyness and recommended new-hire Marcellite Garner to Walt after hearing Marcellite talking and giggling as Minnie at work. Marjorie began as an Inker at the Walt Disney Studio in 1929, Walt's thirteenth employee and fifth female employee. She worked for Disney for 12 years until 1941, finishing as Head Inker, until she retired.She is my 223rd pick to be named a Disney Legend.