Helen Fouché Gaines (October 12, 1888 – April 2, 1940) was a member of the
American Cryptogram Association and editor of the book Cryptanalysis (originally Elementary Cryptanalysis) first published in 1939. The book described the principal cryptographic systems of the 19th century and cracking methods including elementary
contact analysis (cryptanalysis). Her
pen name was PICCOLA. Shortly after the publication of the book, she died.
Helen Fouché Gaines (October 12, 1888 – April 2, 1940) was a member of the
American Cryptogram Association and editor of the book Cryptanalysis (originally Elementary Cryptanalysis) first published in 1939. The book described the principal cryptographic systems of the 19th century and cracking methods including elementary
contact analysis (cryptanalysis). Her
pen name was PICCOLA. Shortly after the publication of the book, she died.