Gladys Baldwin Brooks

1882–1976 (age 94)

Author

Biography

Gladys Baldwin Brooks (1882–1976) wrote with clarity and compassion, crafting stories that invited readers to reflect on the lives around them.

Her literary contributions continue to be appreciated by those who visit Mosswood Cemetery, where her memory is kept through shared readings and recollections.

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