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Helen Marion Palmer Geisel (September 16, 1898 – October 23, 1967), known professionally as Helen Palmer, was an American children's writer, editor, and philanthropist. She was also the Founder and Vice President of Beginner Books, and was married to fellow writer Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, from 1927 until her death.
Mar 15, 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of Dr. Seuss, the author and illustrator of beloved children's books. Discover how his first wife Helen Palmer, also a writer, influenced his career, and how his second wife Audrey Geisel carried on his work after his death.
Helen Marion Palmer Geisel, known professionally as Helen Palmer, was an American children's writer, editor, and philanthropist. She was also the Founder and Vice President of Beginner Books, and was married to fellow writer Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, from 1927 until her death.
Helen Marion Palmer Geisel (September 23, 1898 – October 23, 1967), known professionally as Helen Palmer, was an American actress and author and the wife of children's book writer Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel).
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LA JOLLA, Calif., Oct. 23-- Mrs. Helen Geisel, the wife of Theodor Seuss Geisel, who writes children's books under the name of Dr. Seuss, died in her sleep today at her home here. She was in her...
Helen Marion Palmer Geisel (September 16, 1898 – October 23, 1967), known professionally as Helen Palmer, was an American children's writer, editor, and philanthropist.
An actress and author herself, Palmer wrote books and combined photographs with them. Her book A Fish Out of Water , though, was illustrated by P.D. Eastman. During her mid-fifties, Palmer became increasingly ill, and after thirteen years of sicknesses and cancer, she died on October 23, 1967.
