Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Mary Arizona "Zonia" Baber, born August 24, 1862, Clark County, Illinois (1862-1955) was an American geographer and geologist. She is best known for developing a method for teaching geography.Baber initially worked as a teacher of geography and as a principal in a private school. She began working at the University of Chicago in 1895, and obtained her Bachelor's degree there in 1904.In 1898 Baber co-founded the Geographic Society of Chicago. She served as the President and was involved with the Society for 50 years. In 1948 she received a lifetime achievement award.Baber was also involved in social issues. She was considered a feminist, anti-racist and anti-imperialist. In 1926 she represented the women of Puerto Rico in the extension of suffrage to the country. She served as chairman of the Pan-American Committee of the International League for Peace and Freedom.. }
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- Zonia_Baber abstract "Mary Arizona "Zonia" Baber, born August 24, 1862, Clark County, Illinois (1862-1955) was an American geographer and geologist. She is best known for developing a method for teaching geography.Baber initially worked as a teacher of geography and as a principal in a private school. She began working at the University of Chicago in 1895, and obtained her Bachelor's degree there in 1904.In 1898 Baber co-founded the Geographic Society of Chicago. She served as the President and was involved with the Society for 50 years. In 1948 she received a lifetime achievement award.Baber was also involved in social issues. She was considered a feminist, anti-racist and anti-imperialist. In 1926 she represented the women of Puerto Rico in the extension of suffrage to the country. She served as chairman of the Pan-American Committee of the International League for Peace and Freedom.".