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(Author) Gene Stratton-Porter was an influential American writer, nature photographer, and naturalist who advocated for conservation efforts in Indiana. She founded a production company and made silent films in the early 1920s. Stratton-Porter wrote many best-selling novels and columns for popular magazines, attracting a global readership. Her works have been translated into over twenty languages, with several novels adapted into successful films. She is commemorated with two state historic sites in Indiana celebrating her legacy.
