1892-1982
Wrote over 200 books over her literary career, including the plot outlines for many Nancy Drew books. Took over control of the Stratemeyer business after her father’s death. Born in Newark and lived there through at least 1915. Buried in Fairmount Cemetery.
Bibliography
Chira, Susan. “Harriet Adams Dies. Nancy Drew Author Wrote Over 200 Novels”, The New York Times, March 29, 1982. A
Rehak, Melanie. Girl Sleuth: Nancy Drew and the Women Who Created Her
Happy Birthday Harriet Stratemeyer Adams Stratemeyer Syndicate
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