Elizebeth Smith Friedman

Elizebeth Smith Friedman
Elizebeth Smith Friedman
Born
Elizebeth Smith

(1892-08-26)August 26, 1892
Huntington, Indiana U.S.
DiedOctober 31, 1980(1980-10-31) (aged 88)
Plainfield, New Jersey U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationCryptanalyst
Years active1916–1971[1]: 10–11, 334–337 
Known for"America's first female cryptanalyst"[2]
SpouseWilliam F. Friedman
Children2

Elizebeth Smith Friedman (August 26, 1892 – October 31, 1980) was an American cryptanalyst and author who deciphered enemy codes in both World Wars and helped to solve international smuggling cases during Prohibition. Over the course of her career, she worked for the United States Treasury, Coast Guard, Navy and Army, and the International Monetary Fund.[3] She has been called "America's first female cryptanalyst".[4][5][6][2]

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  3. ^ "E.S. Friedman, 88, Cryptanalyst Who Broke Enemy Codes, Dies; Broke Bootleggers' Code". The New York Times. November 3, 1980. Closed access icon
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  5. ^ "Elizebeth Smith Friedman Collection: Collection Guide" (Finding Aid). George C. Marshall Foundation. 2014.
  6. ^ Sheldon, Rose Mary (2014). The Friedman Collection: An Analytical Guide (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on November 6, 2021.