Mildred Wirt Benson
Writing
July 10, 1905
Died at age 96
May 28, 2002
Date of Death
Biography
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