Marjory Stoneman Douglas, circa 1920's

Even though she didn't like to go out in the buggy Everglades of south Florida, Marjory Stoneman Douglas became one of the staunchest advocates for saving what some people considered a worthless swamp as a national park.

Source:
State Archives of Florida

Episode:
Episode Five: 1933-1945

Associated Park:
Everglades National Park

Era:
1920-1940

Associated Person:
Marjory Stoneman Douglas