Baldwin, Sidney, 1885-1978

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Sidney Baldwin (1885-1978) was born in Peoria, Illinois. In 1898 she began writing for the Peoria Star, founded by her father, Eugene F. Baldwin. She later became a drama critic and wrote the column In my opinion for the Star. Baldwin also wrote for the Ladies' Home Journal, was a commentator on radio progams and was a regular comlumnist for the Boothbay register. She wrote several books, including two children's books set on an island off the coast of Maine - Ben of old Monhegan and Marjorie of Monhegan.

From the description of Sidney Baldwin papers, 1891-1986. (University of New England). WorldCat record id: 755734764

Journalist; Author; Radio broadcaster; Theater.

From the description of Papers 1912-1954. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 45606555

"Sidney Baldwin Get Invited to Fly New Route" newspaper clipping from the Journal Star , undated

Sidney Baldwin (1885-1978) was born in Peoria, IL. She began her career in 1898 writing for the Peoria Star, which was founded by her father, Eugene F. Baldwin. Later, she became a drama critic and wrote the column "In My Opinion" for the Star. Baldwin also wrote for the Ladies' Home Journal, was a commentator on radio progams, and wrote several books (including two on Maine life) and articles. She served as vice president of the Journal-Star and was a regular columnist for the Maine Boothbay Register .

From the guide to the Sidney Baldwin Papers MS 10., 1912-1954, (Sophia Smith Collection)

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Birth 1885

Death 1978

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