Betty MacDonald 1907-1958

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A wildly successful mid-century author whose humorous memoir "The Egg and I" detailed her grueling life on a chicken farm in Washington's Olympic Peninsula. It became a national phenomenon and spawned the Ma and Pa Kettle film series.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1907 to 1958
• Born: Jan 1, 1907, Boulder, CO
• Died: Jan 1, 1958, Seattle, WA

 

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Last updated: 2026-10-07