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Richard Watson Gilder

Editor of Century Magazine, who published Helen's work.

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Also known as Mr. Gilder, Mr. Richard Watson Gilder

First appearance: ii letters 1887 1901

Richard Watson Gilder first appears in 0027 ii letters 1887 1901.

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EEEdward Everett…IDIdaHKHelen KellerMTMark TwainCDCharles Dudley…RWRichard Watson Gilder

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See Richard Watson Gilder in ii letters 1887 1901