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Bird Stein Gans

1868-05-29 – 1944-12-29

Portrait of Bird Stein Gans
Bird Stein Gans (1868-1944). Gans was one of the founders of the Society for the Study of Child Nature (see SIA Digital No. 2008-1845).Credit: Smithsonian Institution from United States

Life & Legacy

Bird Stein Gans (May 29, 1868 – December 29, 1944) was an American educator involved in parent education. Born in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, she studied at Columbia University, the New School for Social Research, and New York University. She was founder and president of the Society for the Study of Child Nature from 1897 to 1938. She was a cousin to author Gertrude Stein.

Occupation & Career

educator

Education

New York University; Columbia University; The New School

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Education & Institutions

Columbia University · New York University · The New School

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q19613463 — wikidata View source

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