Lawrenson, Helen (1907–1982)

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Lawrenson, Helen (1907–1982)

American editor and writer. Name variations: Helen Brown; Helen Brown Nordern. Born Helen Brown, Oct 1, 1907, in LaFargeville, NY; died April 6, 1982, in New York, NY; dau. of Lloyd Brown; attended Bradford School and Vassar; m. Heinz Nordern (musician), 1931 (div. 1932); m. a Venezuelan diplomat named López-Méndez, 1935 (div. 1935); m. Jack Lawrenson (co-founder of National Maritime Union), 1940 (died Nov 1957); children: 1 son; daughter Johanna.

Was the managing editor and film critic of Vanity Fair (1932–35) and a frequent contributor to Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Look, Esquire and Town and Country; also wrote Latins are Lousy Lovers.

See also memoir Stranger at the Party (1975); and Women in World History.