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19 Apr

Jean Lee Latham was born in Buckhannon

Author Jean Lee Latham (April 19, 1902 - June 13, 1995) was born in Buckhannon. She pursued a number of careers before beginning to write books for children and young adults. After graduating from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1925, Latham tau...

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