Gladys Black
American ornithologist, conservationist, and writer
About Gladys Black
Lived 1909 – 1998 (aged 88–89). Gladys Black was an American ornithologist, nurse and columnist.
Gladys Bowery Black (1909–1998) was an American ornithologist, conservationist, and writer known as "Iowa's Bird Lady".
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Who was Gladys Black?
American ornithologist, conservationist, and writer (1909–1998)
When was Gladys Black born?
Gladys Black was born in 1909 in Pleasantville.
When did Gladys Black die?
Gladys Black died in 1998.
What was Gladys Black's occupation?
Gladys Black was an ornithologist, nurse and columnist.
What nationality was Gladys Black?
Gladys Black was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gladys Black. https://biography.guide/gladys-black/
MLA: "Gladys Black." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gladys-black/.
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