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Bette GrahamBette Nesmith Graham Bette Nesmith Graham American typist and inventor of Liquid Paper (1924–1980) Bette Nesmith Graham (March 23, 1924 – May 12, 1980) was an American inventor, entrepreneur, businesswoman,[1] and philanthropist[2] from the state of Texas. While working as a secretary in the 1950s, she developed the correction fluid known as Liquid Paper. Graham founded the Liquid Paper Company in 1958, built it into a multimillion-dollar business with international reach, and sold it to Gillette Corporation in 1979. She was the mother of musician Michael Nesmith. Quick facts Born, Died ... Bette Nesmith Graham Graham with son Michael Nesmith Born Bette Clair McMurry (1924-03-23)March 23, 1924 Dallas, Texas, U.S. Died May 12, 1980(1980-05-12) (aged 56) Richardson, Texas, U.S. Known… (Source: Wikipedia)
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