Overview of the Collection
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Repository Name:
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University of Oregon Libraries
Special Collections & University Archives
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1299 USA
URL: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/speccoll/index.html
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Collection Number:
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Ax 641
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Creator:
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Werner, Vivian L.
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Title:
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Vivian Lescher Werner Papers
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Dates:
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1961-1971 (inclusive)
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Quantity:
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2 linear feet
2 containers
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Languages:
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Collection materials are in English.
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Summary:
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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.
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Biographical Note
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 Description
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.
Arrangement
Collection is organized into the following series:
- Series: Correspondence
- Series: Manuscripts
Administrative Information
Processing Note Collection processed by processing staff.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Access Collection is open to the public.
Collection must be used in Special Collections & University Archives Reading Room.
Restrictions on Use Property rights reside with Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries.
Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs.
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to the
Manuscripts Librarian in Special Collections & University Archives. The
reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.
Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Vivian Lescher Werner Papers, Ax 641, Special Collections and University Archives,
University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Oregon.
Subjects
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the online
catalog. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or
places should search the catalog using these headings.
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| Werner, Vivian L. |
| Werner, Vivian L.--Correspondence |
| Children's literature, American--Authorship |
| Women authors, American--20th century |
| Manuscripts for publication |
Detailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in
the collection.
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Series:
Correspondence
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Container(s)
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Description
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Dates
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Biographical Information
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General Outgoing
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1963-1971 |
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Lenniger Literary Agency
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1964-1974 |
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Volitant Publishing Corporation
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1965-1970 |
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Julian Messner, Incorporated
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1970-1971 |
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Margaret Sanger
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1969 |
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Elise Piquet
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1963-1964 |
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Publisher
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1964-1968 |
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Outgoing
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1961-1964 |
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Publisher
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1963-1964 |
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Rosica Colin
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1961-1967 |
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Incoming
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1968-1970 |
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Lenniger Literary Agency
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1964-1971 |
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Julian Messner, Incorporated
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1969-1971 |
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Margaret Sanger
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1969-1970 |
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Mail and Reviews
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1965-1968 |
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Publisher
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1964-1968 |
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Miscellaneous
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1959-1963 |
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Abe Lerner
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1964-1965 1968 |
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Publisher
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1963-1964 |
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Rosica Colin
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1963-1966 |
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Outgoing
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Incoming
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Series:
Manuscripts
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Container(s)
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Description
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Dates
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Short Fiction
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Non-fiction Articles
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Articles for Sir Magazine
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1961-1970 |
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Our France
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Our France
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Our France
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Our France
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Our France
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Our France
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Margaret Sanger
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Margaret Sanger
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Charles de Gaulle
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Charles de Gaulle
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Charles de Gaulle
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Charles de Gaulle
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Charles de Gaulle
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Timmie in Paris
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Timmie in London
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Martyrs of Science
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Martyrs of Science
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Martyrs of Science
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Martyrs of Science
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Manuscripts and notes
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The Overseas Family
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