Mary Jane Carr papers , ca. 1934-1940

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Carr, Mary Jane, 1895-1988
Title
Mary Jane Carr papers
Dates
ca. 1934-1940 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.25 linear feet, (1 container)
Collection Number
Ax 121
Summary
Collection comprises papers of American author Mary Jane Carr, and includes draft manuscripts of two books; proofs, illustrations by Robert Kuhn, and correspondence relating to the books, including material from Walt Disney Productions; two puppet plays by Carr; poems; engraving plates; fan letters; and miscellaneous materials.
Repository
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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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

Mary Jane Carr (1895-1988) was born in St. Mary's, Minnesota, and educated at Marylhurst College in Oregon. She was associate editor of the Catholic Sentinel and feature writer for the Portland Oregonian.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The papers include a carbon manuscript of Children of the Covered Wagon (Crowell, 1934) and three original illustrations for the book by Robert Kuhn. There are also manuscripts of poems and letters from readers.

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Women authors, American--20th century
  • Young adult literature, American--Authorship

Personal Names

  • Carr, Mary Jane, 1895-1988
  • Carr, Mary Jane, 1895-1988
  • Kuhn, Bob

Form or Genre Terms

  • Book illustrations
  • Correspondence
  • Manuscripts for publication