Betty Smith, née Elisabeth Wehner (December 15, 1896 - January 17, 1972), was an American author.
| Elisabeth Lillian Wehner | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1896-12-15)December 15, 1896 Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Died | January 17, 1972(1972-01-17) (aged 75) Shelton, Connecticut, United States |
| Pen name | Betty Smith |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Education | University of Michigan |
| Notable work(s) | A Tree Grows in Brooklyn |
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