Ann Zwinger
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Ann Haymond Zwinger is author of many highly-regarded natural histories noted for comprehensive detail and lyrical prose.
, the daughter of William and Ann Haymond.
While young, she lived along the White River.
She studied art history and was awarded two degrees, an A.B. in Arts in 1946 by Wellesley College with the designation "Wellesley College Scholar" now considered roughly equivalent to "cum laude" and an A.M. in Fine Arts by Indiana University
in 1950.
She married Herman H. Zwinger, a pilot, in 1952.
They have 3 daughters.
She has taught Southwest Studies and English at Colorado College
.
In 1976, she received the John Burroughs Memorial Association Gold Medal
for a distinguished contribution in natural history, "Run, River, Run".
For the same book, she also received the Friends of American Writers Award for non-fiction.
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Ann Haymond Zwinger was born 1925 March 12 in Muncie, IndianaIndiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, the daughter of William and Ann Haymond.
While young, she lived along the White River.
She studied art history and was awarded two degrees, an A.B. in Arts in 1946 by Wellesley College with the designation "Wellesley College Scholar" now considered roughly equivalent to "cum laude" and an A.M. in Fine Arts by Indiana University
Indiana University
Indiana University is a multi-campus public university system in the state of Indiana, United States. Indiana University has a combined student body of more than 100,000 students, including approximately 42,000 students enrolled at the Indiana University Bloomington campus and approximately 37,000...
in 1950.
She married Herman H. Zwinger, a pilot, in 1952.
They have 3 daughters.
She has taught Southwest Studies and English at Colorado College
Colorado College
The Colorado College is a private liberal arts college in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It was founded in 1874 by Thomas Nelson Haskell...
.
In 1976, she received the John Burroughs Memorial Association Gold Medal
John Burroughs Medal
The John Burroughs Medal, named for nature writer John Burroughs , is awarded each year in April by the John Burroughs Association to the author of a book that the association has judged to be distinguished in the field of natural history....
for a distinguished contribution in natural history, "Run, River, Run".
For the same book, she also received the Friends of American Writers Award for non-fiction.
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