Harry Roskolenko

Harry Roskolenko (1907–1980) was an American author of poetry, novels, travelogues, screenplays, and journalism.

Early life
Harry Roskolenko was born on September 20, 1907, in the Lower East Side of New York City. He was the thirteenth of fourteen children. His first eight siblings were born in Ukraine, where they died of various childhood diseases. The remaining six were born in New York City.

Career
Roskolenko used many pseudonyms throughout his career, including Jean de Ballard, Rollin Coss, H.R. Crozier, Paul Goch, Elizabeth Goode, Michael Leigh, Ross K. Lynn, Russ Lynn, Paul Niloc, H.R. Rose, Harry Roskolenkier, Allen V. Ross, Collin Ross, and Harry Ross.

Death
Harry Roskolenko died from cancer in July 1980 at Beth Israel Hospital. He was 72 years old and resided in the Manhattan artists' community Westbeth.