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July 27, 1980

An article appeared in the Arkansas Gazette calling Thase Daniel “the globe-trotting nature photographer.” The internationally known nature and wildlife photographer traveled the world recording scenery and all kinds of creatures on film. Her adventures included riding an elephant across a river in India, making a two-week expedition by dogsled across the Greenland icecap, and suffering a broken ankle when attacked by a 600-pound bull sea lion in the Galapagos Islands. During a career that spanned the 1950s to the 1980s, her work appeared in major publications, including Field and Stream, Ranger Rick, and Reader’s Digest.

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When renowned Australian-born soprano star Marjorie Lawrence was stricken with polio in 1941, her husband rushed her to Hot Springs (Garland County) for the healing baths. The couple remained there for most of the rest of their lives. After extensive rehabilitation, she was able to return to the Metropolitan Opera and her career in 1942, singing from a couch. She is seen here in this 1950 advertisement.

 

When renowned Australian-born soprano star Marjorie Lawrence was stricken with polio in 1941, her husband rushed her to Hot Springs (Garland County) for the healing baths. The couple remained there for most of the rest of their lives. After extensive rehabilitation, she was able to return to the Metropolitan Opera and her career in 1942, singing from a couch. She is seen here in this 1950 advertisement.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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