Elsie Wollheim - Revision history

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Lquilter: moved Elsie Balter to Elsie Wollheim: better known as

2010-09-30T19:45:53Z

moved Elsie Balter to Elsie Wollheim: better known as

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	'''Elsie Balter Wollheim''' (June 26, 1910-February 9, 1996) was co-founder of DAW books, the first publishing company devoted solely to fantasy and science fiction. She typed DAW's very first contract in 1971, drawing on her work for a law firm, paid out royalties and devoted herself to her writers.		'''Elsie Balter Wollheim''' (June 26, 1910-February 9, 1996) was co-founder of DAW books, the first publishing company devoted solely to fantasy and science fiction. She typed DAW's very first contract in 1971, drawing on her work for a law firm, paid out royalties and devoted herself to her writers.

	The daughter of Russian immigrants, she studied at Hunter College ~~in the late 1920s and early 1930s~~ and worked as a bookkeeper, stenographer, and typist. Her father was a jeweler, and in 1929, Elsie took over as his bookkeeper. Then she worked in a law office for [[Rosalind Cohen]], who introduced her to the early fandom group called the [[Futurians]]. Members included [[Judith Merril]], [[Doris Baumgardt]] (aka Leslie Perri), [[Mary Byers]], and Donald A. Wollheim, whom she married in 1943. While Don worked for publishers, she managed her father's jewelry factory.		The daughter of Russian immigrants, she studied at Hunter College and worked as a bookkeeper, stenographer and typist in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Her father was a jeweler, and in 1929, Elsie took over as his bookkeeper. Then she worked in a law office for [[Rosalind Cohen]], who introduced her to the early fandom group called the [[Futurians]]. Members included [[Judith Merril]], [[Doris Baumgardt]] (aka Leslie Perri), [[Mary Byers]], and Donald A. Wollheim, whom she married in 1943. While Don worked for publishers, she managed her father's jewelry factory.

	She gave birth to their daughter [[Betsy Wollheim]] in 1951. While a stay-at-home mom until co-founding DAW, she was active in the [[League of Women Voters]] and an avid follower of theater, opera and poetry.		She gave birth to their daughter [[Betsy Wollheim]] in 1951. While a stay-at-home mom until co-founding DAW, she was active in the [[League of Women Voters]] and an avid follower of theater, opera and poetry.

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	'''Elsie Balter Wollheim''' (June 26, 1910-February 9, 1996) was co-founder of DAW books, the first publishing company devoted solely to fantasy and science fiction. She typed DAW's very first contract, drawing on her work for a law firm, paid royalties and devoted herself to her writers.		'''Elsie Balter Wollheim''' (June 26, 1910-February 9, 1996) was co-founder of DAW books, the first publishing company devoted solely to fantasy and science fiction. She typed DAW's very first contract in 1971, drawing on her work for a law firm, paid out royalties and devoted herself to her writers.

	The daughter of Russian immigrants, she studied at Hunter College in the late 1920s and early 1930s and worked as a bookkeeper, stenographer, and typist. Her father was a jeweler, and in 1929, Elsie took over as his bookkeeper. Then she worked in a law office for [[Rosalind Cohen]], who introduced her to the early fandom group called the [[Futurians]]. Members included [[Judith Merril]], [[Doris Baumgardt]] (aka Leslie Perri), [[Mary Byers]], and Donald A. Wollheim, whom she married in 1943. While Don worked for publishers, she managed her father's jewelry factory.		The daughter of Russian immigrants, she studied at Hunter College in the late 1920s and early 1930s and worked as a bookkeeper, stenographer, and typist. Her father was a jeweler, and in 1929, Elsie took over as his bookkeeper. Then she worked in a law office for [[Rosalind Cohen]], who introduced her to the early fandom group called the [[Futurians]]. Members included [[Judith Merril]], [[Doris Baumgardt]] (aka Leslie Perri), [[Mary Byers]], and Donald A. Wollheim, whom she married in 1943. While Don worked for publishers, she managed her father's jewelry factory.

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	'''Elsie Balter''' (1910-1996) was, ~~along with [[Judith Merril]], [[Doris Baumgardt]] (aka Leslie Perri), [[Mary Byers]], and [[Rosalind Cohen]], a member of the early fandom group called the [[Futurians]]. In~~ the ~~late 1920s and early 1930s she was going~~ to ~~college and working as a bookkeeper, stenographer,~~ and ~~typist~~. She ~~worked~~ for ~~Rosalined Cohen in~~ a law ~~office~~, and through Rosalind became involved with the nucleus of people who became the Futurians. She married Donald A. Wollheim. Co-founder of DAW Books. Active in the [[League of Women Voters]] and an avid follower of theater, opera and poetry.		'''Elsie Balter Wollheim''' (June 26, 1910-February 9, 1996) was co-founder of DAW books, the first publishing company devoted solely to fantasy and science fiction. She typed DAW's very first contract, drawing on her work for a law firm, paid royalties and devoted herself to her writers.

			The daughter of Russian immigrants, she studied at Hunter College in the late 1920s and early 1930s and worked as a bookkeeper, stenographer, and typist. Her father was a jeweler, and in 1929, Elsie took over as his bookkeeper. Then she worked in a law office for [[Rosalind Cohen]], who introduced her to the early fandom group called the [[Futurians]]. Members included [[Judith Merril]], [[Doris Baumgardt]] (aka Leslie Perri), [[Mary Byers]], and Donald A. Wollheim, whom she married in 1943. While Don worked for publishers, she managed her father's jewelry factory.

			She gave birth to their daughter [[Betsy Wollheim]] in 1951. While a stay-at-home mom until co-founding DAW, she was active in the [[League of Women Voters]] and an avid follower of theater, opera and poetry.

			She died in 1996 after a five-year struggle with cancer.

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	==References==		==References==
	* [[Damon Knight]]'s book [[The Futurians]].		* [[Damon Knight]]'s book [[The Futurians]].
			* [http://www.alamo-sf.org/lonestarcon2/hugo/file770-112.html Obituary, File 770: 112]

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	Elsie Balter (1910-1996) was, along with [[Judith Merril]], [[Doris Baumgardt]] (aka Leslie Perri), [[Mary Byers]], and [[Rosalind Cohen]], a member of the early fandom group called the [[Futurians]]. In the late 1920s and early 1930s she was going to college and working as a bookkeeper, stenographer, and typist. She worked for Rosalined Cohen in a law office, and through Rosalind became involved with the nucleus of people who became the Futurians. She married Donald A. Wollheim. Co-founder of DAW Books. Active in the League of Women Voters and an avid follower of theater, opera and poetry.		'''Elsie Balter''' (1910-1996) was, along with [[Judith Merril]], [[Doris Baumgardt]] (aka Leslie Perri), [[Mary Byers]], and [[Rosalind Cohen]], a member of the early fandom group called the [[Futurians]]. In the late 1920s and early 1930s she was going to college and working as a bookkeeper, stenographer, and typist. She worked for Rosalined Cohen in a law office, and through Rosalind became involved with the nucleus of people who became the Futurians. She married Donald A. Wollheim. Co-founder of DAW Books. Active in the [[League of Women Voters]] and an avid follower of theater, opera and poetry.


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	~~Sources:~~		==References==
			* [[Damon Knight]]'s book [[The Futurians]].

	~~[[Damon Knight]]'s book [[The Futurians]].~~

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Liz Henry at 04:50, 14 November 2007

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	~~Elise~~ Balter (1910-1996) was, along with [[Judith Merril]], [[Doris Baumgardt]] (aka Leslie Perri), [[Mary Byers]], and [[Rosalind Cohen]], a member of the early fandom group called the [[Futurians]]. In the late 1920s and early 1930s she was going to college and working as a bookkeeper, stenographer, and typist. She worked for Rosalined Cohen in a law office, and through Rosalind became involved with the nucleus of people who became the Futurians. She married Donald A. Wollheim. Co-founder of DAW Books. Active in the League of Women Voters and an avid follower of theater, opera and poetry.		Elsie Balter (1910-1996) was, along with [[Judith Merril]], [[Doris Baumgardt]] (aka Leslie Perri), [[Mary Byers]], and [[Rosalind Cohen]], a member of the early fandom group called the [[Futurians]]. In the late 1920s and early 1930s she was going to college and working as a bookkeeper, stenographer, and typist. She worked for Rosalined Cohen in a law office, and through Rosalind became involved with the nucleus of people who became the Futurians. She married Donald A. Wollheim. Co-founder of DAW Books. Active in the League of Women Voters and an avid follower of theater, opera and poetry.

Liz Henry at 04:50, 14 November 2007

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	Elise Balter was, along with [[Judith Merril]], [[Doris Baumgardt]] (aka Leslie Perri), [[Mary Byers]], and [[Rosalind Cohen]], a member of the early fandom group called the [[Futurians]]. In the late 1920s and early 1930s she was going to college and working as a bookkeeper, stenographer, and typist. She worked for Rosalined Cohen in a law office, and through Rosalind became involved with the nucleus of people who became the Futurians. She married Donald A. Wollheim. ~~At some point she was working for~~ DAW Books as an ~~editor~~.		Elise Balter (1910-1996) was, along with [[Judith Merril]], [[Doris Baumgardt]] (aka Leslie Perri), [[Mary Byers]], and [[Rosalind Cohen]], a member of the early fandom group called the [[Futurians]]. In the late 1920s and early 1930s she was going to college and working as a bookkeeper, stenographer, and typist. She worked for Rosalined Cohen in a law office, and through Rosalind became involved with the nucleus of people who became the Futurians. She married Donald A. Wollheim. Co-founder of DAW Books. Active in the League of Women Voters and an avid follower of theater, opera and poetry.


	~~Source of info~~: [[Damon Knight]]'s book [[The Futurians]].		Photo:
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			[[Damon Knight]]'s book [[The Futurians]].


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Liz Henry: Elise Balter moved to Elsie Balter: whoops i'm on crack, elsie not elise

2007-11-13T17:19:04Z

Elise Balter moved to Elsie Balter: whoops i'm on crack, elsie not elise

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Liz Henry at 17:15, 13 November 2007

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	Elise Balter was, along with [[Judith Merril]], [[Doris Baumgardt]] (aka Leslie Perri), [[Mary Byers]], and [[Rosalind Cohen]], a member of the early fandom group called the [[Futurians]]. In the late 1920s and early 1930s she was going to college and working as a bookkeeper, stenographer, and typist. She worked for Rosalined Cohen in a law office, and through Rosalind became involved with the nucleus of people who became the Futurians. She married Donald A. Wollheim. At some point she was working for DAW Books.		Elise Balter was, along with [[Judith Merril]], [[Doris Baumgardt]] (aka Leslie Perri), [[Mary Byers]], and [[Rosalind Cohen]], a member of the early fandom group called the [[Futurians]]. In the late 1920s and early 1930s she was going to college and working as a bookkeeper, stenographer, and typist. She worked for Rosalined Cohen in a law office, and through Rosalind became involved with the nucleus of people who became the Futurians. She married Donald A. Wollheim. At some point she was working for DAW Books as an editor.


	Source of info: [[Damon Knight]]'s book [[The Futurians]].		Source of info: [[Damon Knight]]'s book [[The Futurians]].


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