Elizabeth F. (Elizabeth Frances) Guptill

Elizabeth F. Guptill, also listed as Elizabeth Frances Guptill, was an American author born in 1870. Surviving catalog and library records connect her with a long run of short dramatic pieces and seasonal books published in the early 1900s, especially works written for children, schools, and community entertainments.

Her titles show a clear specialty: festive and performance-friendly writing. She published Christmas plays such as Christmas at the Cross Roads, Little Jack's Christmas, Santa's Rescue, and Wanted--a Daddy, along with humorous farces including The Twins and Answering the Phone. She also wrote The Complete Hallowe'en Book, a sign that she was interested not just in stories and plays, but in helping readers stage celebrations and events.

Because so little biographical information is easy to confirm, the books themselves give the best picture of her career. They suggest a practical, imaginative writer who understood what young performers and teachers needed: short scenes, clear setups, and plenty of seasonal fun.