Emily Edwards (October 7, 1888– February 16, 1980) was a co-founder and first president of the San Antonio Conservation Society. She was an artist, historian and teacher, and a lifelong friend of Diego Rivera. She is remembered as being a key figure in preventing the paving over of the part of the San Antonio River that is now known as the San Antonio River Walk.
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7 October 1888 San Antonio, Texas
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Died |
16 February 1980 (aged 91) San Antonio, Texas, US
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Zodiac | Libra |
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