Louise B. Young
Louise B. Young
1988 Sarah Chapman Francis Medal
For her lifelong dedication to environmental concerns expressed through her exceptionally beautiful books; for her inspiration in making us mindful of the beauty of the Earth, its delicate ecological balance, and hope for its future.
Proposed by: Winnetka Garden Club, Zone XI
The Sarah Chapman Francis Medal is awarded for outstanding literary achievement related to any aspect of The Garden Club of America's interests.
The Sarah Chapman Francis Medal was endowed in 1964 by Priscilla Beacham Stanton (Mrs. Otis Cook Stanton), The Garden Club of Buzzards Bay, Zone I, in memory of her mother, Sarah “Sallie” Dimon Chapman Francis (1874-1962), GCA member-at-large. The medal was created by Allison Macomber based on a design by Susanne S. Underwood, Garden Club of Buzzards Bay.
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