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Florence Ripley Mastin (March 18, 1886 - February 23, 1968) was an American poet and teacher.

Life

Florence Josephine Mastin was born March 18, 1886, in Wayne Pennsylvania, grew up in Piermont, New York, and earned a BA at Barnard College. After graduating from Barnard College, she taught at Erasmus Hall High School. In her 20s she changed her middle name from Josephine to Ripley.

Florence died on February 23, 1968, in New York at the age of 81.

Work and awards

Florence's poem "Freedom's Dream" won the Freedom Foundation Medal in 1959 and in 1960 was made New York State's official poem. More than 90 of her poems were published in The New York Times editorial page.

References

1. ^ Mike Hays (5 November 2020). "Nyack People & Places: Chalk, Woodsmoke, Apple, & Corduroys". Nyack News & Views. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
2. ^ "Florence Ripley Mastin Papers". Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
3. ^ "Florence Ripley Mastin". Poetry Foundation. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
4. ^ "Florence Ripley Mastin Is Dead". The New York Times. 24 February 1968.

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