Neltje Blanchan

Neltje Blanchan (pseud of Nellie Blanchan (De Graff) Doubleday) (October 23, 1865 - 1918) was a United States scientific historian and nature writer who wrote books on gardening and birds. Her work is known for its synthesis of scientific interest with poetic phrasing.

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October 23 - 1865 - 1918 - United States - Nature writer - Gardening - Birds

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There is a Neltje Blanchan Literary Award given by the Wyoming Arts Council, which is given annually to "a writer whose work, in any genre, is inspired by nature."

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Neltje Blanchan Literary Award - Wyoming Arts Council

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She was the first wife of Frank Nelson Doubleday. They had two sons: Felix Doubleday (adopted) and Nelson Doubleday (1889-1949). Her grandson Nelson Doubleday Jr. purchased the New York Mets in 1986.

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Frank Nelson Doubleday - Felix Doubleday - Nelson Doubleday - Nelson Doubleday Jr. - New York Mets - 1986

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Some of her papers (1914 - 1918) are in the Frank N. Doubleday and Nelson Doubleday Collection at the Princeton University Library.

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