Florence Treadwell Boynton

Florence Treadwell Boynton
A young white woman with dark hair, wearing a light-colored dress and a brimmed hat
Florence Treadwell Boynton, from a 1911 newspaper
Born
Florence Elizabeth Treadwell

December 25, 1876
San Francisco, California, U.S.
DiedMarch 23, 1962 (age 85)
Berkeley, California, U.S.
OccupationEducator
SpouseCharles Calvin Boynton
Children8

Florence Elizabeth Treadwell Boynton (December 25, 1876 – March 23, 1962) was an American educator, artist, designer, and social reformer. She was "California's chief exponent of rhythmic gymnastics,"[1] and promoted "Open Air Motherhood", a parenting philosophy that maximized children's outdoor time.

  1. ^ Wales, R. Ellis. "Allow Us to Introduce: Florence Treadwell Boynton" Good Housekeeping 52(4)(April 1911): 449-452; quote on 449.