Kathleen Norris
American journalist and author
Born
July 16th, 1880
145 years ago
Died
January 18th, 1966
59 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Authored 'The Lawyer and the Lady'
Published 'The Home Maker'
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