Dreiser, Theodore Herman Albert (1871-1945)

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Theodore Dreiser to James Edward West, June 30, 1910

James Edward West to Jane Addams, July 5, 1910

Eugenie Miskolczy-Meller and Melanie Vámbéry to Jane Addams, April 9, 19129

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Birth Date

1871-08-27

Death Date

1945-12-28

Birthplace

Terre Haute, IN

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Theodore Dreiser was an American author and journalist associated with the naturalism movement. Dreiser was most famous for his books Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy. In addition to writing books, Dreiser wrote for the Chicago Globe and the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. He did many profiles of famous writers at this time.

Theodore Dreiser was married to Sara Osborn White from 1898 until her death in 1942. Dreiser then married Helen Patges Richardson, whom he remained married to until his death. Theodore Dreiser died in 1945.

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Dzuback, Emily

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Public domain

Gender

Male

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1910

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“Dreiser, Theodore Herman Albert (1871-1945),” Jane Addams Digital Edition, accessed January 17, 2026, https://digital.janeaddams.ramapo.edu/items/show/2754.