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for Collier's from 1952 until 1956, and wrote the Dorothy Dix syndicated advice column from 1959
The Dorothy Dix advice column Warden wrote from 1959 until 1964 was the first syndicated advice
Creator: Worden, Helen, 1896-1984
Abstract Or Scope: Correspondence, manuscripts, drafts, notes, documents, drawings, photographs, audio tapes, clippings, and other printed materials covering every aspect of Helen Worden Erskine Cranmer's life and career. There are extensive biographical files on: Jenny S. Bradley, Prince Charles of England, Joseph Dixon, Dwight and Mamie Doud Eisenhower, Rosina Lhévinne, Paul Niehans, the Morgan twins (Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt and Thelma Morgan Converse Furness), Jovanka Tito, Harry and Bess Truman, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor; and large files on crime, recluses, New York City history, and travel. There are extensive drafts and source materials for her unpublished autobiography. There are pencil sketches, pen-and-ink drawings, watercolors, charcoal sketches, photographs, and printed copies by Helen Worden Erskine Cranmer and by others.

Highlight: This advice column was distributed by The Bell Syndicate from 1959 until 1964. In some papers it
Abstract Or Scope: There is correspondence from readers, manuscripts and drafts of her replies, business correspondence and memoranda about the column, her subject files for replies, and promotional materials.

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