"Harry L. Wilson, Author, 72, Dead; He Was Creator of Ruggles of Red Gap, Bunker Bean and Merton of the Movies; Began as a Stenographer; Wrote Plays with Tarkington--Many Stories Were Made Features in the Films"
June 30, 1939
New York Times (US)
"Harry Leon Wilson Sued for Divorce; His Wife, Formerly Helen Cook, Accuses Author of Desertion and Failure to Provide. Hiding of Assets Charged; Recent Settlement Is Attacked and Half of Property Is Asked in California Action."