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Gladys Allen
A Texas teacher turned beloved children’s writer, she built lively stories out of schoolroom experience, local history, and a real enthusiasm for digging into the past. Her books have a warm, curious spirit that makes everyday discovery feel like an adventure.
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Dig Here!
by Gladys Allen
About the author
Born in Crawford, Texas, in 1897, she studied at Mary Hardin-Baylor College and Baylor University, graduating in 1918. She began her career in education as a school principal and then taught English in the Waco school system until leaving classroom teaching in 1934.
She went on to write children’s books, including Dig Here!, Peggy Takes a Hand, and The Trail of the Comet. Baylor and archival records also describe her as a researcher and community-minded figure whose interests ranged from genealogy to local history.
Her connection to Baylor remained strong throughout her life. She served on the university’s Board of Trustees and later became a benefactor, and Baylor’s Allen Hall was named in her honor. She died in 1953, but her work still reflects a thoughtful, energetic love of learning.