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Editorialist Frank Gilbreth Jr. a Charleston literary figure dies at 89
Frank Gilbreth Jr. known as Ashley Cooper for Doings in the Charleston Post Courier died in Charleston at age 89. He authored The Dictionary of Charleston-ese and the Cheaper by the Dozen books later made into films. He served as assistant publisher of the Evening Post and influenced Aiken and Charleston media, praised by city leaders for his range and wit.
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