Library of Congress on Twitter: "American author Jessamyn West, best known for her 1945 novel, "The Friendly Persuasion" was born on this day. Read more about her life and career in our
Indiana Women's History Association - West, Jessamyn (1902-1984) Jessamyn West was an author. Originally born in Southern Indiana, her family moved to California while she was still quite young. However, she set
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