The case clarified the identities of the the writers writing under the name Carolyn Keene. She took her oath to give up rights to the books very seriously and did not come forth claiming ownership until 1980 where she was supoenaed to court over a dispute about the rights of the books after Harriet announced she would was considering new publication agreement with Simon & Schuster after a 75 year relationship with Grosset & Dunlop. There were many other stories written by Mildred, she also had a weekly column in a newspaper. Mildred was an amazing women and was the first woman to greaduate from the School of Journalism at the University of Iowa. The outlines from Harriet got longer and more demanding and Mildred refused, during this period Walter Karig wrote 3 books (#8, #9 & # 10) Mildred Benson returned and remained with the Syndicate to write 22 of the 1st 25 volumes. Harriet Stratemeyer Adams was the daughter that remained working and kept the empire running. Harriet and Edna took over, at the time Edward was responsible for 25 series, had written 200 volumes and edited 8000. They hit store shelves in March of 1930.Įdward died the same spring the books were released, and the Syndicate was taken over by his two daughters. She wrote the sample to The Hidden Staircase, and Edward outlined 2 more for her to complete. Among other series, the four that might be most recognizable are: The Bobbsey Twins, Tom Swift, the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew.Įdward Stratemeyer hired and gave the first one page outline to an author he had worked with before, Mildred Benson, for the ND first book in 1929. These writers signed over all rights to the stories in exchange for their paychecks. He had too many ideas for books he wanted to share so instead of trying to write them all himself, he started The Syndicate and wrote brief outlines for the books and hired ghost writers to complete them. In 1904 he started the Stratemeyer Syndicate. Edward Stratemeyer began his writing career early and has written under many puesdo names.
Questions about the author, where River Heights is, and how Nancy Drew was born are all included here for your I have done a little homework and personal assignment to help organize the confusing history of Nancy Drew and the ghost writers who contributed to the slueth we all love.įirst things first, the man who created Nancy Drew aa a small idea and set the wheels in motion to bring her to the books. This is the one stop place to get information on the History of Nancy Drew. #143 Mystery on Maui - of the "Nancy Drew Digest Paperback" series. #30 Death by Design - of the "Nancy Drew Case Files" series. #8 Mystery Train - of the "Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys Super Mystery" series. #4 Mystery at Lilac Inn - of the "Original Nancy Drew Hardcover" series. #3 The Bungalow Mystery- of the "Original Nancy Drew Hardcover" series,Ĥ. #2 The Hidden Staircase- of the "Original Nancy Drew Hardcover" series,ģ. #1 Secret of the Old Clock - of the "Original Nancy Drew Hardcover" series,Ģ. #77 The Bluebeard Room - of the "Nancy Drew Digest Paperback" series.ġ. #5 Secret of Shadow Ranch - of the "Original Nancy Drew Hardcover" series. #153 Whispers in the Fog - of the "Nancy Drew Digest Paperback" series. #72 The Haunted Carousel - of the "Nancy Drew Digest Paperback" series. #167 Mystery by Moonlight - of the "Nancy Drew Digest Paperback" series. #2 Ghost Dogs of Whipering Oaks - of the "Nancy Drew Ghost Stories" Volume 1.Ģ. #124 Secret of the Scarlet Hand - of the "Nancy Drew Digest Paperback" series.ġ. #38 Final Scene - of the "Nancy Drew Case Files" series. #128 Treasure in a Royal Tower - of the "Nancy Drew Digest Paperback" series.
#122 Message in a Haunted Mansion - of the "Nancy Drew Paperback Mysteries" series. #17 Stay Tuned for Danger - of the "Nancy Drew Case Files" series. #1 Secrets Can Kill - of the "Nancy Drew Case Files" series.
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