Hildegarde Swift | |
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| Born | January 10, 1890 Clinton, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 10, 1977 (aged 87) |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Children's Literature, Biographies |
| Notable works | The railroad to Freedom, The Little Red Lighthouse and The Great Gray Bridge, Little Blacknose: The Story of a Pioneer |
| Partner | Arthur L. Swift |
Hildegarde H. Swift (January 10, 1890 – January 10, 1977) was a writer of children's books. One of her books, Little Blacknose: The Story of a Pioneer was the recipient of the Newbery Honor Medal.[1] She is best known for her book The Railroad to Freedom. She won the Newbery Honor in 1933.[2][3][4]