Taylor, Valerie, 1913-1997

Lesbian author and poet, peace activist, and feminist. Born 7 September 1913 in Aurora Illinois, Velma Nacella Young published her first lesbian novel Whisper Their Love in 1957, under the pen name Valerie Taylor. Also published under the names Nacella Young and Francine Davenport; married name was Velma Tate. Died 22 October 1997 in Tucson, Arizona, aged 84.

From the description of Valerie Taylor papers, 1913-1997. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63889672

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