Helen Fouché Gaines

Helen Fouché Gaines

Helen Fouché Gaines was a member of the American Cryptogram Association and editor of the book "Cryptanalysis" (originally "Elementary Cryptanalysis"). Her nom was PICCOLA. Shortly after the publication of the book, she died.

External links

* [http://www.und.nodak.edu/org/crypto/crypto/.chap01.html ACA history of the book from "The ACA and you"]
* [http://www.cryptogram.org Official ACA site]


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