Ann Petry

Summary

Ann Petry is a human^[1]. Born in Old Saybrook^[2], she… she was born on October 12, 1908^[3]. She passed away in Old Saybrook^[4]. She died on April 28, 1997^[5]. She worked as a journalist^[6], novelist^[7], writer^[8], biographer^[9], and children's writer^[10]. She is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Old Saybrook^[2], Ann Petry…
• Ann Petry passed away in Old Saybrook^[4].
• Ann Petry was born on October 12, 1908^[3].
• Ann Petry died on April 28, 1997^[5].
• Ann Petry held citizenship in United States^[12].
• Ann Petry is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[13].
• Ann Petry worked as a journalist^[6].
• Ann Petry worked as a novelist^[7].
• Ann Petry worked as a writer^[8].
• Ann Petry's professions included biographer^[9].
• Ann Petry's professions included children's writer^[10].
• Ann Petry's education included a stint at University of Connecticut^[14].
• Ann Petry's education included a stint at Columbia University^[15].
• A notable work attributed to Ann Petry is The Street^[16].
• Ann Petry received the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame^[17].
• Ann Petry is recorded as female^[18].
• Ann Petry's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Ann Petry is associated with the Harlem Renaissance movement^[20].
• Ann Petry's archives at is recorded as Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture^[21].
• Ann Petry's family name is recorded as Petry^[22].
• Ann Petry's given name is recorded as Ann^[23].
• Ann Petry's described by source is recorded as Encyclopedia of African American Women Writers^[24].
• Ann Petry's described by source is recorded as Notable Black American Women^[25].
• Ann Petry's described by source is recorded as American Women Writers^[26].
• Ann Petry's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[27].

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Origins and Family

Ann Petry was born in Old Saybrook^[2]. She was born on October 12, 1908^[3]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[13].

Education

Educated at University of Connecticut^[14], a public research university^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1881^[30] and Columbia University^[15], a private university^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1754^[33], headquartered in Manhattan^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist^[6], novelist^[7], writer^[8], biographer^[9], and children's writer^[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ann Petry is The Street^[16].

Recognition

Ann Petry received the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame^[17].

Death and Burial

Ann Petry died on April 28, 1997^[5]. She died in Old Saybrook^[4].

Why It Matters

Ann Petry is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[11]

FAQs

Where was Ann Petry born?

Ann Petry's place of birth was Old Saybrook^[2].

Where did Ann Petry die?

Ann Petry died in Old Saybrook^[4].

What did Ann Petry do for work?

Ann Petry worked as journalist^[6], novelist^[7], writer^[8], biographer^[9], and children's writer^[10].

Where did Ann Petry go to school?

Ann Petry was educated at University of Connecticut^[14] and Columbia University^[15].

What awards did Ann Petry receive?

Honors received include Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame^[17].