Mildred Wirt Benson, an Iowa native who lived as a journalist and pilot, secretly wrote 23 of the first 30 Nancy Drew books while creating the bold independent character, but her identity remained hidden for decades until the University of Iowa helped preserve her legacy through a memorabilia display.
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Well, for decades they were credited to Carolyn King, but the real author was a secret. Now, the University of Iowa is helping preserve the legacy of Mildred Wart Benson, the Iowa native who wrote 23 of the first 30 Nancy Drew books. She created the bold independent character while living a life just as adventurous as a journalist and even a pilot. Her identity wasn't revealed until decades later, turning one of literature's biggest mysteries into a story of its own. The university now has a display of the alumni's memorabilia.
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