Gilmore, Iris

Iris Pavey Gilmore was an author of more than a dozen books, many of which were non-fictional books for juveniles. She also wrote several books related to Colorado topics and history. She co-authored most of her works with Marian Talmadge. Iris Gilmore was born in Illinois in 1900 and received a B.A. in education and drama in 1921 and an M.A. in 1944 from the University of Denver. She was a writer and player for radio shows on Denver’s popular radio station, KOA, in the 1920s and 1930s. She also was involved with children’s theater and dance in Denver, and she taught speech and English at the University of Denver. She was married to Harold Gilmore and had one daughter. Mrs. Gilmore died in 1982 in Denver.

From the guide to the Iris Gilmore Papers, 1897-1982, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)