Gene Stratton-Porter Live at the Indiana History Center

Aug 5, 2024

Gene Stratton-Porter was a best-selling writer, illustrator, nature photographer, naturalist, and film producer. She shares her childhood experiences on a Wabash County farm, which ignited her passion for nature and writing. The conversation covers her resilience as a female naturalist facing societal challenges and her contributions to environmental preservation. Listeners are treated to stories of her literary success, activism against harmful practices, and the legacy of her nature preserves in Indiana.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Geneva's Early Journey

03:04 • 11min

Jean Stratton Porter's Journey

13:50 • 5min

Resilience of a Pioneering Naturalist

18:56 • 13min

Jean Stratton-Porter: Legacy and Preservation

31:32 • 5min

Navigating Turmoil and Triumph

36:37 • 13min

Remembering Gene Stratton-Porter

49:46 • 4min

This episode was recorded live at the Indiana History Center, where one of their current exhibits is about Gene Stratton-Porter, a best-selling writer, illustrator, nature photographer, naturalist, and film producer.

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