Gladys Fries Harriman

Gladys Fries Harriman (1896–1983) was an American philanthropist, equestrian and big game hunter. She was an executive at the American Red Cross. She became one of the first female equestrian drivers and big game hunters.

Early life Harriman was born in 1896 in New York City. She was the daughter of Dr. Harold Fries and Catherine Cahill. Her father was a chemist with business concerns in the South.

Career She was a competitive driver and trotter of standardbred horses, winning many medals for it.

She was one of the earliest female big game hunter.

Her husband predeceased her on February 16, 1978. She died in 1983, both in Arden, New York.