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Ruth E. McKee

b. 1903

Writer and United States consul at Tokyo

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About Ruth E. McKee

Born 1903. Ruth E. McKee was an American diplomat.

Ruth Eleanor McKee was a writer and served as the United States consul at Tokyo beginning in 1958. She is known for the 1941 Doubleday novel Christopher Strange about California in the last half of the 19th century. Other works include the 1936 Under One Roof and the 1934 The Lord's Anointed.

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Important facts

Born
1903, Ventura County
Birth century
Died
West Chatham
Occupation
Nationality
Also known as
Ruth Eleanor McKee

Family & relationships

Spouse
Darr H. Alkire

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ruth E. McKee?

writer and United States consul at Tokyo

When was Ruth E. McKee born?

Ruth E. McKee was born in 1903 in Ventura County.

When did Ruth E. McKee die?

Ruth E. McKee died in West Chatham.

What was Ruth E. McKee's occupation?

Ruth E. McKee was a diplomat.

What nationality was Ruth E. McKee?

Ruth E. McKee was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ruth E. McKee

· Wikidata: Q7382959

· DBpedia: Ruth E. McKee

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