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John N. Richards
Known primarily for his work as an American architect, he also appears in public-domain library listings as the author of a rhythmic performance piece for children. The surviving record is slim, which gives his profile an unusual, archival feel.
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Dramatized Rhythm Plays Mother Goose and Traditional
by John N. Richards
About the author
John N. Richards is best documented as an American architect based in Toledo, Ohio. According to his Wikipedia entry, he practiced for decades in the city and served as president of the American Institute of Architects from 1958 to 1960.
The available book-related trail is much thinner. Project Gutenberg lists a work by John N. Richards titled Dramatized Rhythm Plays, suggesting that his name also appears in older literary or educational publishing records.
Because the readily available sources focus much more on architecture than on a broader writing career, only a small amount can be confirmed with confidence. For readers, that makes him one of those intriguing figures whose work survives more clearly than the details of his personal story.