Bennet, Robert Ames, 1870-1954

Robert Ames Bennet (1870-1954) was a writer from Colorado. Early in his career Bennet wrote short stories, photoplay and drama scripts, and novels for a variety of genres. During this time period he sometimes wrote under the pen name Lee Robinet. By the 1930s Bennet became primarily a western writer, penning such stories as "Caught in the Wild," "Cowboy Caballero," and "Guns on the Rio Grande."

From the description of Robert Ames Bennet papers, 1888-1964. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 70274589

Born in Denver, Colorado; attorney and author of novels, novelettes and magazine articles.

From the description of Papers, 1931. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 43519407

Robert Ames Bennet (1870-1954) was a writer from Colorado. Early in his career Bennet wrote short stories, drama scripts, and novels for a variety of genres. During this time period he sometimes wrote under the pen name Lee Robinet. By the 1930s Bennet became primarily a western writer, penning such stories as “Caught in the Wild,” “Cowboy Caballero,” and “Guns on the Rio Grande.”

From the guide to the Robert Ames Bennet papers, 1888-1964, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)