Hanff, Helene, 1916-1997

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Helene M. Hanff, 1916-1997, author and playwright, wrote television scripts in the 1950s, American history books for children in the 1960s, and other books in the 1970s and 1980s. Her best known work was 84, Charing Cross Road, published in 1970, which was drawn from her correspondence with Frank P. Doel of Marks & Co. in London, Booksellers. She later did a monthly broadcast for the BBC from 1978 to 1985.

From the description of Helene Hanff papers, 1931-1995. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 460880707

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creatorOf Hanff, Helene,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Dec. 5, 1978 [sound recording]. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
creatorOf Hanff, Helene. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Nov. 28, 1978 [sound recording]. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
creatorOf Hanff, Helene. Helene Hanff papers, 1931-1995. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
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associatedWith Bender, Natalie Myra. person
associatedWith Chabrow, Faye. person
associatedWith Daniel, Oliver, person
associatedWith Doel, Frank. person
associatedWith Marks & Co. corporateBody
associatedWith Philadelphia Orchestra. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Philadelphia PA US
New York City NY US
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Booksellers and bookselling
Authors, American
Occupation
Authors, American
Women authors, American
Bookseller
Dramatists
Women dramatists
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Birth 1916-04-15

Death 1997-04-09

Americans

English

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