Ernesta Drinker Ballard
American horticulturalist and feminist (1920–2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ernesta Drinker Ballard (May 13, 1920 – August 11, 2005) was an American horticulturalist and feminist. Among the founders of the National Organization for Women, the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League, and Women's Way, Ballard was the executive director of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society from 1963 to 1981, credited by The New York Times with bringing its annual Philadelphia Flower Show to "international prominence."[1][2]
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Ernesta Drinker Ballard | |
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Born | Ernesta Drinker (1920-05-13)May 13, 1920 |
Died | August 11, 2005(2005-08-11) (aged 85) Philadelphia, US |
Education | Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women |
Occupation(s) | Horticulturalist, feminist |
Parent(s) | Henry Drinker, Sophie Drinker |
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