#1Neva Patterson
1920–2010American film, stage and television actress
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With articles in 14 languages, Neva Patterson is the most widely known. The other is Mary Clem, the American mathematician. Ames, which borders it, has 45 on its list, the best known Laurel Clark. From Mary Clem in 1905 to Neva Patterson in 1920, the births cover 15 years.

#1American film, stage and television actress
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