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Mildred DillingMildred Benson Mildred Benson American writer (1905–2002) Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson (July 10, 1905 – May 28, 2002) was an American journalist and writer of children's books. She wrote some of the earliest Nancy Drew mysteries and created the detective's adventurous personality.[2] Benson wrote under the Stratemeyer Syndicate pen name, Carolyn Keene, from 1929 to 1953 and contributed to 23 of the first 30 Nancy Drew mysteries, which were bestsellers.[3][4] Quick facts Born, Died ... Mildred Wirt Benson Benson in the late 1990s Born Mildred Augustine (1905-07-10)July 10, 1905 Ladora, Iowa, United States Died May 28, 2002(2002-05-28) (aged 96) Toledo, Ohio, United States Pen name Carolyn Keene Alice B. Emerson Frances K. Judd Joan Clark Occupation Writer Journalist Alma mater… (Source: Wikipedia)
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