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M. Louise (Maria Louise) Greene
A historian and reform-minded writer, she explored both the long fight for religious freedom in Connecticut and the practical promise of school gardening. Her books connect big civic ideas with everyday life in a clear, purposeful way.
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The Development of Religious Liberty in Connecticut
by M. Louise (Maria Louise) Greene
About the author
Born in 1863, Maria Louise Greene was an American writer and scholar best known for The Development of Religious Liberty in Connecticut and Among School Gardens. Records available online indicate that she earned an A.B. from Vassar College in 1891 and a Ph.D. from Yale University in 1895.
Her historical study of Connecticut traces the colony and state's gradual movement toward greater religious freedom, showing her interest in American civic and legal history. In a very different but equally practical vein, Among School Gardens reflects her commitment to education and social improvement through hands-on learning.
Greene was also associated with the School Garden Association of America, where she served as a vice president in the 1910s. Taken together, her work suggests a writer who cared deeply about both public ideals and the everyday institutions that shape community life.