Tillie Olsen

Tillie Olsen (1912-2007) was an American writer associated with both the political turmoil of the 1930s and the first generation of American feminists. Some of her most notable work includes Tell Me A Riddle, Yonnondio, and Silences, and she has received numerous awards and honors, including the O. Henry Award for the best short story in 1961, a Guggendeim Fellowship, and honorary degrees from several colleges and universities, including the University of Nebraska.