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Kay Thompson: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Kitty Fink • Katherine L. Fink
Born November 9, 1902? • St. Louis • Missouri
Died July 2, 1998 • New York City • New York
Notable Works “Eloise: A Book for Precocious Grown-ups”

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