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Vivian Lescher Werner papers , 1961-1971
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Werner, Vivian L.
- Title
- Vivian Lescher Werner papers
- Dates
- 1961-1971 (inclusive)19611971
- Quantity
- 2 linear feet, (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 641
- Summary
- Vivian Lescher Werner (1921- ) was a free-lance writer for magazines, a novelist, and a writer of books for children and young people. The collection consists of manuscripts in various stages, source material, and correspondence.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Vivian Lescher Werner (1921-) was born in Bellingham, Washington and educated at Binnington College, where she studied music. Throughout her career she has been a free-lance writer for magazines, a novelist, and writer of books for children and young people. Her background in music and dance has shaped her writing. She married Steven L. Werner in 1943, but they were divorced by 1951. Some magazines with which Werner collaborated with over the years include Pathfinder, Overseas Weekly, and Pharmaceutical News. Werner was Nominated for Prix Formentor by International Formentor Committee in 1962 for The Breaking Wave.
Source: Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2002.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Vivian Lescher Werner Papers consist of manuscripts in various editorial stages, source material, and correspondence. The major correspondence is with agents Rosica Colin and Lenniger Literary Agency, and with publishers Macmillan Company, Rupert Hart-Davis, Ltd., and Doubleday and Company.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Vivian Lescher Werner Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Children's literature, American--Authorship
- Women authors, American--20th century
Personal Names
- Werner, Vivian L.
- Werner, Vivian L.
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
