Mary Johnston
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For other people named Mary Johnston, see Mary Johnston (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Maria I. Johnston (1835–1921), also an author and women's right advocate from Virginia..
Mary Johnston (November 21, 1870 – May 9, 1936)[1] was an American novelist and women's rights advocate from Virginia. She was one of America's best selling authors during her writing career and had three silent films adapted from her novels.[2][3][4] Johnston was also an active member of the Equal Suffrage League of Virginia, using her writing skills and notability to draw attention to the cause of women's suffrage in Virginia.[5][6]
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Mary Johnston | |
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Born | (1870-11-21)November 21, 1870 Buchanan, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | May 9, 1936(1936-05-09) (aged 65) Warm Springs, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Occupation | Novelist, activist |
Nationality | American |
Notable works | To Have and to Hold, Audrey, The Long Roll |
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