Mari Sandoz
1896–1966 (age 70)
novelist and historian
Biography
Mari Sandoz was a distinguished novelist and historian whose literary works contributed significantly to American letters and historical understanding. Born in 1896, she dedicated her life to preserving and interpreting the stories of the American frontier and its peoples.
Sandoz's intellectual legacy endures through her published works, and she is remembered at her grave, where admirers and scholars continue to recognize her contributions to literature and history.