Mary Elizabeth Sharpe

Mary Elizabeth Sharpe
Mary Elizabeth Sharpe; portrait by
Jean-Pierre Laurens (1931)
Born
Mary Elizabeth Evans

(1884-10-23)October 23, 1884
DiedApril 4, 1985(1985-04-04) (aged 100)
SpouseHenry Dexter Sharpe
ChildrenHenry D. Sharpe Jr.

Mary Elizabeth Sharpe (née Evans; October 23, 1884 – April 4, 1985) was an American philanthropist, businesswoman, and self-taught landscape architect who is known for her work on Brown University's campus in Providence, Rhode Island. She became a prominent member of the Garden Club of America, created an annual tree fund, and worked on many landscaping projects.[1]

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