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Charles Michael Daugherty papers , 1914-1970
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Daugherty, Charles Michael, 1914-
- Title
- Charles Michael Daugherty papers
- Dates
- 1914-1970 (inclusive)19141970
- Quantity
- 0.95 linear feet, (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 748
- Summary
- Charles Michael Daugherty is known for writing and illustrating children's books. The collection includes correspondence, literary manuscripts, and illustrations.
- 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
Charles Michael Daugherty (November 17,1914- ) was born in New York City. He is a writer and illustrator of children's books. His father was an artist and author; his mother, a children's author. He was educated at Yale University and the Art Students League. He has written and illustrated a variety of books for young readers, most of them nonfiction works on the history of science. A number of Daugherty's volumes are meant to serve as introductions to careers as varied as Army service, photography, and oceanography.
Daugherty is perhaps best known for his work on scientific professions, including The Great Archaeologists, Wider than the Sky: Aviation as a Career, and Searchers of the Sea: Pioneers in Oceanography.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Charles Michael Daugherty Papers contains manuscripts of his published works and a small correspondence section.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Archaeologists--Juvenile literature
- Authors, American--20th century
- Children's literature, American--Authorship
- Illustrated children's books--United States--Specimens
- Illustrators--United States
Personal Names
- Daugherty, Charles Michael, 1914-
- Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Mock-ups
