Gertrude M Godden

Gertrude M. Godden (1867 - 1947 ) was an author of works on anthropology and folklore.

Gertrude Mary Godden was born in Surbiton, Surrey. Born in a catholic family she took a specil interest in the rise of Soviet Russia. One of her correspondents was a Father Ledit. Godden is listed as a fellow of the Anthropological Institute,. Amongst her works are papers in the journal Folk-Lore, a manuscript on the Naga and other peoples of northwest India, and a memoir of Henry Fielding. She also wrote on Mussolini and on the rise of Soviet Russia.

A namesake, Gertrude M. Godden O.B.E., was president (1956-58) of the Royal College of Nursing in London.