About Elizabeth Baity
Lived 1907 – 1989 (aged 82). Elizabeth Baity was an American writer.
Elizabeth Chesley Baity (1907–1989) was an American academic and children's author. Her book Americans Before Columbus was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1952. In 1930, she married Herman Baity. This was followed by Americans Before Columbus, an overview of the subject for children, published in 1951. Americans Before Columbus was named a Newbery Honor book the following year. and appeared on the "Best Books of the Year" list produced by The Horn Book Magazine.
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Who was Elizabeth Baity?
American children's author (1907-1989)
When was Elizabeth Baity born?
Elizabeth Baity was born on 5 March 1907 in Hamilton.
When did Elizabeth Baity die?
Elizabeth Baity died on 7 October 1989 in Soluna Beach, California.
What was Elizabeth Baity's occupation?
Elizabeth Baity was a writer.
What nationality was Elizabeth Baity?
Elizabeth Baity was American.
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