11 Facts About Wilhelmina Harper

1.

Wilhelmina Harper was a children's librarian, and a children's author.

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2.

Wilhelmina Harper was a supervisor of children's work for the Kern County Free Library.

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3.

Wilhelmina Harper was born on April 21,1884, in Farmington, Maine, the daughter of Professor William Harper and Bertha Tauber.

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4.

Wilhelmina Harper graduated from Teachers College, Columbia University, and the New York State Library.

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5.

Wilhelmina Harper conducted story hours, gave talks in public schools, instructed school classes in the use of library and organized clubs for boys and girls.

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6.

Wilhelmina Harper was for ten years engaged as Children's Librarian in the Greater New York area.

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7.

Wilhelmina Harper was Supervisor of children's work for the Kern County Free Library.

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8.

Wilhelmina Harper was a successful children's author in the 1930s and 1940s, and published more than 40 compilations of children and young adult stories, including:.

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9.

Wilhelmina Harper was a member of the American Library Association and the California Library Association.

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10.

Wilhelmina Harper lived in New York City, and moved to California in 1921, living at 2714 Chester Lane, Bakersfield, California.

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11.

Wilhelmina Harper died on December 23,1973, and is buried at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, California.

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