Florence Bagley

Florence Winger Bagley (January 7, 1874 – 1952) was a 20th-century American psychologist. Bagley's work focused on the research of Fechner's color rings and color aesthetics. She was listed in the first biographical compilation of American scientists.

Early life and education Florence Bagley was born in Clay Lick, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Margaret (née Irwin) and Joseph W Winger. However, her work was published under the guidance of her supervisor, Edward B. Titchener. She was recognized with membership in Sigma XI from Cornell and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma.

Research Bagley's research in the field of Psychology occurred during her time at the University of Nebraska and Cornell University. However, her professional positions were all unofficial. In 1902, Bagley's work "An Investigation of Fechner's Colors" was published in The American Journal of Psychology. In autumn 1901 her husband obtained a post as principal of Meramec Elementary School in St. Louis, Missouri, and she moved there with him. She gave birth to their first daughter in May 1902. In September, her husband wrote a letter to E.B. Titchener in which he expressed Florence's desire to finish her degree and her willingness to attempt in the future. However, she gave birth to three more children and became busy with the domestic duties as a wife and mother. The family subsequently moved several times and in 1914 she was recorded as living in Dillon, Montana and was described as a writer.

Florence Bagley died in 1952.