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Margaret McKenny
Margaret McKenny (April 17, 1885 - August 1969) was an American landscape architect, naturalist, activist, and writer who was referred to as the "Grand Dame" of Mycology, Northwest mushrooming. Early life and education Born in Olympia, Washington, she was a child of General Thomas I. McKenny, who served as a General in the American Civil War, Civil War as well as Indian Agent for Washington Territory. Her mother was Cynthia Adelaide, and she was an only child. After attending local schools in Olympia, McKenny attended one of the few schools of landscape architecture open to women students at the turn of the century called the Lowthorpe School in Groton, Massachusetts. While attending Lowthorpe, she joined the Boston Mycological Club, creating a pathway to become a nationally-recognized mycologist. Career After moving back to Olympia, McKenny operated a Montessori education, Montessori school from 1913 to 1919. In 1919, she moved to New York City and worked for the Garden Club of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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