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William Dean Howells

Novelist and editor who corresponded with Helen.

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Also known as Mr. Howells, Mr. William Dean Howells

First appearance: ii letters 1887 1901

William Dean Howells first appears in 0027 ii letters 1887 1901.

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KAKate Adams Kel…ASAnne SullivanMTMark TwainHKHelen KellerMLMrs. Laurence …WDWilliam Dean Howells

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See William Dean Howells in ii letters 1887 1901