Mildred Wirt Benson (96)

1905-07-10 - 2002-05-28 |

Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson was an American journalist and author of children's books. She wrote some of the earliest Nancy Drew mysteries and created the detective's adventurous personality. Born: July 10, 1905, Ladora, IA Died: May 28, 2002, Ladora, IA