Anderson, Isabel Perkins (1876–1948)

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Anderson, Isabel Perkins (1876–1948)

American author. Born Isabel Perkins in Boston, Massachusetts, Mar 29, 1876; died in 1948; dau. of George Perkins (commodore in US navy) and Anna (Weld) Perkins; George Washington University, Litt.D., 1918, Boston University, LLD, 1930; married Larz Anderson (US diplomat), June 10, 1897.

A prolific writer, wrote more than 40 books, plays, travel guides and volumes of poetry; also produced her own plays.

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