Ann Fairbairn

Dorothy Tait, (March 1, 1901, Cambridge, Massachusetts – February 8, 1972, Monterey, California) better known by her pen name, Ann Fairbairn, was an American author.[1] She wrote Five Smooth Stones, published in 1966, which was her best-known work.[2] Fairbairn also wrote That Man Cartwright, which was published in 1970. Tait for ten years managed the American and international tours of jazz clarinetist George Lewis's band.[1]

Dorothy Tait
BornMarch 1, 1901
Cambridge, Massachusetts
DiedFebruary 8, 1972
Monterey, California
Pen nameAnn Fairbairn
Notable worksFive Smooth Stones
That Man Cartwright

Tait had no children and was widowed twice. The names of her husbands are not known.[1]

Early life

Tait was born on March 1, 1901 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. As a child, she went to school at Leland Powers School in Boston. She lived in New Orleans and, for two and a half years, lived in Rio de Janeiro. She began work as a feature editor and a newspaper reporter.[1]

Works
  • Five Smooth Stones, 1966[1][2]
  • That Man Cartwright, 1970[1]
  • Call Him George, 1962[1]

References
  1. "Ann Fairbairn Author, Was 70". The New York Times. February 11, 1972.
  2. "Five Smooth Stones, Kirkus Review". Kirkus Reviews. December 27, 1966. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
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