Betty Smith, née Elisabeth Wehner (December 15, 1896 – January 17, 1972)
Who wouldn't mind celebrating all their birthdays in mink while having a beer and a steak?
Showing posts with label A tree Grows in Brooklyn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label A tree Grows in Brooklyn. Show all posts
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Happy Birthday!
Bette Smith was born on December 15, 1896
Photographed above on February 7, 1945, wearing mink in front of the Williamsburg home and tree that inspired her iconic 1943 novel "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn."
As I've said before about Willa Cather, I am a better person for having read Bette Smith.
As I've said before about Willa Cather, I am a better person for having read Bette Smith.
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