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The Pajama Game Author Richard Bissell’s Iowa Roots
Diane Langton outlines Richard Pike Bissell of Dubuque whose garment industry background shaped his 7% Cents and inspired The Pajama Game. From Harvard to returning home in 1937 he held many shop floor roles at the Glover Co. before marrying and pursuing writing in Iowa.
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