Aldis, Dorothy (1896–1966)
Aldis, Dorothy (1896–1966)
American children's author. Born Dorothy Keeley, Mar 13, 1896, in Chicago, Illinois; died July 4, 1966; dau. of James Keeley (Chicago Tribune journalist) and Gertrude Keeley; attended Miss Porter's School in Connecticut and Smith College; m. Graham Aldis (real-estate executive), June 15, 1922; children: Mary (b. 1923), Owen (b. 1925), Peggy and Ruth (b. 1927).
Became a columnist for Chicago Tribune; published 1st volume of children's verse (1927), beginning 4 decades of constant publication of works primarily for children and adolescents; also wrote adult novels and contributed to The New Yorker, Harper's and Ladies Home Journal.
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