Abigail Van Buren, 1961 Writer and advice columnist Pauline Esther Friedman Phillips, better known as Abigail Van Buren of the "Dear Abby" column, in 1961. Photo in the public domain. Print Full Image Rights Public Domain Date / time 1961 Related contentEncyclopedia Article: Abigail Van BurenThis Week in History: Birth of advice-givers Ann Landers and Abigail Van Buren