Neely Dickson (May 19, 1877 - January 25, 1946) was an American theater impresario, drama teacher, and founder of the Hollywood Community Theater (1917-1922) and its subsequent school.

Early life and education

She was born Nelie May Dickson on May 19, 1877 in Franklin Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, to Nancy Elmira Lamira Dickinson Dickson (1853-1917) and John Hussic or Huzzie Dickson (1843-1910). Both of her parents had similar surnames. Her father

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