Betty Baxter Anderson | |
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Born | March 10, 1908 Cornell, Iowa |
Died | June 17, 1966 Escondido, California | (aged 58)
Betty Baxter Anderson (March 10, 1908 – June 17, 1966) was an American writer.
In the late 1930s Anderson wrote Talking About Books, a series of articles for the Iowa City Press-Citizen newspaper. She was the author of 20 books for teenage girls, most of which were part of her career series. [1] [2] Her books were unusual for the time because she put the lead female characters in traditionally male roles. [3]
(Under the name Alice Anson)
(Under the name Betty Baxter)
(Under the name Betty Baxter Anderson)
A graduate of Iowa City High School and the University of Iowa, she also attained a Master of Arts from the San Diego College for Women, where she also taught creative writing. [10]
Betty Baxter was the daughter of Phillip H and Anna Margaret (Bailey) Baxter. She married Dr. Ernest William Anderson on May 18, 1931 and had two children, Anthony Baxter and Kay C. Baxter. [11]
Betty Baxter Anderson | |
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Born | March 10, 1908 Cornell, Iowa |
Died | June 17, 1966 Escondido, California | (aged 58)
Betty Baxter Anderson (March 10, 1908 – June 17, 1966) was an American writer.
In the late 1930s Anderson wrote Talking About Books, a series of articles for the Iowa City Press-Citizen newspaper. She was the author of 20 books for teenage girls, most of which were part of her career series. [1] [2] Her books were unusual for the time because she put the lead female characters in traditionally male roles. [3]
(Under the name Alice Anson)
(Under the name Betty Baxter)
(Under the name Betty Baxter Anderson)
A graduate of Iowa City High School and the University of Iowa, she also attained a Master of Arts from the San Diego College for Women, where she also taught creative writing. [10]
Betty Baxter was the daughter of Phillip H and Anna Margaret (Bailey) Baxter. She married Dr. Ernest William Anderson on May 18, 1931 and had two children, Anthony Baxter and Kay C. Baxter. [11]