Juanita Harrison

1891–1967 (age 76)

Traveler/Writer

Biography

Juanita Harrison wandered the world with curiosity and courage, visiting distant lands on her own terms and chronicling her experiences in the celebrated book 'My Great, Wide, Beautiful World'.

Her fearless travels inspired readers during an era of limited opportunities for women of color, and she now rests in the peaceful setting of Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

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