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Esther S. Walker (1892 - 1961) was an assistant director of the Washington Zoo and a member of the Takoma Park Women's Club. In 1959, the Zoo honored her for having cared for and raised baby animals in her home.

Early life and education
Walker was born and educated in Crookston, Minnesota. In 1914, she married Ernest T. Walker in Wrangell. They moved to Washington, DC in 1927.

Early life and education
Chitwood was born in Lubbock, Texas. She graduated from the University of Maryland and received an honorary doctorate of science from Northern Michigan University.

Personal life
Chitwood was married to Benjamin G. Chitwood and had two children: Edward M. Chitwood and Marie D. Chapman. She lived in the DC area from 1928 through 1973.

Death
Chitwood died in her daughter's home in Nichols from Alzheimer's disease.