Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
Barbara Nolen papers , 1937-1974
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nolen, Barbara, 1902-
- Title
- Barbara Nolen papers
- Dates
- 1937-1974 (inclusive)19371974
- Quantity
- 3 linear feet, (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 771
- Summary
- A literary editor of Story Parade, Barbara Nolen Strong (1902-2003) also wrote books about Africa and Mexico. The collection includes manuscripts written or edited by Strong and issues of Story Parade, 1937 to 1954.
- 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
-
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
-
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
Barbara Nolen Strong was a reviewer, editor and writer, principally of children's books. She graduated from Smith College in 1924. An advocate for school libraries, she co-founded the Children's Book Guild of Washington, D.C., and lobbied Congress for legislation to create school libraries.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection includes manuscripts written or edited by Strong. It also includes both ingoing and outgoing correspondence, illustrations, sketches, notes about the artists, photographs, and issues of Story Parade.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
|---|
| Guide to the Barbara Nolen Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- African literature
- Children's literature, American--Authorship
- Children's periodicals--Specimens
- Women authors, American--20th century
Personal Names
- Nolen, Barbara, 1902-
Geographical Names
- Africa, Sub-Saharan--Civilization
- Ethiopia--Juvenile literature
- Mexico--Social life and customs
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
