Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson was an American journalist and author of children's books. She wrote some of the earliest Nancy Drew mysteries and created the detective's adventurous personality. Born: July 10, 1905, Ladora, IA Died: May 28, 2002, Ladora, IA
Mildred Wirt Benson
Deceased · Born: Jul 10, 1905 · Died: May 28, 2002
