Velma Caldwell Melville
American writer and editor of prose
Born
July 1st, 1858
167 years ago
Died
August 25th, 1924
101 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Authored multiple prose and poetry works
Served as editor for major literary publications
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