Mary Schell Hoke Bacon

Mary Schell Hoke Bacon, also known by the pen name Dolores Bacon, was an American writer who left her mark in a few different areas:

• Children's author: Her most famous work is likely Pictures Every Child Should Know (Project Gutenberg), which introduced young readers to famous works of art. Operas Every Child Should Know is another title in this vein.
• Reporter: Bacon also worked as a reporter, most notably for Joseph Pulitzer's influential New York World newspaper.
• Novelist and Playwright: There's some indication she wrote novels under the Dolores Bacon name, including Crumbs and His Times, and may have dabbled in playwriting as well.