From Wikipedia Zelda Sears (née Paldi; January 21, 1873 — February 19, 1935) was an American stage actress, screenwriter, novelist and businesswoman. Zelda had various odd jobs, including a writer for a Chicago newspaper, before becoming an Actress and writer. In New York she played comic roles on stage, learned shorthand, and even opened her own typewriting business. The impetus of her writing career occurred when she began to copy scientific articles for the noted surgeon, Dr. William Bull....
Place of Birth: Near Brockway Township, St. Clair County, Michigan
Date of Birth: Jan 21, 1873
Date of Death: Feb 19, 1935