Zonia Baber
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Mary Arizona "Zonia" Baber (August 24, 1862 – January 10, 1956)[3] was an American geographer and geologist best known for developing methods for teaching geography.[4] Her teachings emphasized experiential learning through field work and experimentation.
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Born | Mary Arizona Baber (1862-08-24)August 24, 1862 |
Died | January 10, 1956(1956-01-10) (aged 93) East Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
Burial place | Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing, Michigan[1] |
Education | University of Chicago (BS) |
Occupation(s) | Geologist, Teacher, Innovator, Principal, Geographer, Activist |
Title | Founder of the Chicago Geographical Society |
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