Marjory Stoneman Douglas
American activist, journalist and writer (1890–1998)
Marjory Stoneman Douglas (April 7, 1890 – May 14, 1998) was an American journalist, writer, feminist, and environmentalist. She was known for her strong support for defending the Everglades against efforts to drain it and reclaim land for development.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas | |
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 Marjory Stoneman Douglas | |
| Born | April 7, 1890 |
| Died | May 14, 1998 (aged 108) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Known for | Everglades conservation advocacy |
Douglas died at the age of 108 in Miami, Florida of natural causes on May 14, 1998. Upon her death, an obituary in The Independent in London stated, "In the history of the American environmental movement there have been few more remarkable figures than Marjory Stoneman Douglas."[1]
References
change- ↑ Cornwell, Rupert (May 25, 1998). "Obituary: Marjory Stoneman Douglas." The Independent (London); p. 16.
Other websites
change- Everglades in the Time of Marjorie Stoneman Douglas A photo exhibit on Douglas, provided by the State Archives of Florida
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas's River of Progress: Modernism, Feminism, Regionalism, and Environmentalism in Her Early Writings Archived 2009-03-26 at the Wayback Machine A master's thesis from the University of Florida about Douglas' short stories
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas – Bibliography Information on her works, friends and peers, and her home
- Friends of the Everglades The non-profit environmental organization founded by Marjory Stoneman Douglas
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas at Find a Grave
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