Stratemeyer Syndicate

The Stratemeyer Syndicate, a publishing concern that generated several children's fiction series, such as Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys and the Bobbsey Twins. Started by Edward Stratemeyer in the 1890s, the series was continued by his daughter Harriet Stratemeyer Adams until her death in 1984, then by partners until the Syndicate was sold to Simon & Schuster in 1984.

From the description of Stratemeyer Syndicate records, 1895-1987. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702132892

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