Hyde, Margaret O. (Margaret Oldroyd), 1917-

Margaret Oldroyd Hyde was born in Philadelphia on February 18, 1917, and spent most of her life in the Philadelphia area. She attended Beaver College (now Arcadia University), planning to become a physician, but her parents forbade it. She attended Columbia University Teacher College and became a science teacher at the Shipley School. Hyde initially had no interest in writing but her mentor, Dr. Gerald Craig, convinced her to rewrite and update textbooks he had written for sixth-graders. The resulting book began her long career of science and health writing for adolescents. Her books focus on science, invention, and social issues. Hyde continues to write and currently lives in Connecticut.

From the description of Margaret O. Hyde papers, 1953. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 777802347

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