Gene Stratton-Porter
Gene Stratton-Porter was an American novelist, illustrator, photographer, architect, children's writer and ecologist (1863–1924). She was born in Lagro and died in Los Angeles.
Also recorded as Geneva Grace Stratton · Gene Stratton Porter · Mrs. Charles Darwin Porter
Gene Stratton-Porter
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- Born
- 1863
- Died
- 1924
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- novelist · illustrator · photographer · architect · children's writer · ecologist · writer
- Known for
- A Girl of the Limberlost · Freckles
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Gene Stratton-Porter was an American novelist, illustrator, photographer, architect, children's writer and ecologist (1863–1924). She was born in Lagro and died in Los Angeles.
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Identity and origins
She also worked under the name Gene Stratton-Porter. The authorities additionally record the headings Geneva Grace Stratton, Gene Stratton Porter and Mrs. Charles Darwin Porter. Her recorded language was English. She was the child of Rev.
Author and naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter built several notable homes throughout the United States, one of which was this residence on Catalina Island, California.
Unknown. · Photo of a postcard by the defunct Western Publishing Novelty Company, 1926.
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1863
Gene Stratton-Porter was born in 1863.
1924
Gene Stratton-Porter died at Los Angeles.
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