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 121
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Creator:
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Carr, Mary Jane, 1895-1988
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Title:
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Mary Jane Carr Papers
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Dates:
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ca. 1934-1940 (inclusive)
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Quantity:
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.25 linear feet
1 container
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Languages:
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Collection materials are in English.
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Summary:
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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.
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Biographical Note
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 Description
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.
Arrangement
Collection is organized into the following series:
- Book manuscripts
- Plays
- Poems
- Illustrated poems published in the Portland (OR) Oregonian (Sunday edition)
- Engraving plates
- Fan letters
- Miscellany
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], Mary Jane Carr Papers, Ax 121, Special Collections & 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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| Carr, Mary Jane, 1895-1988 |
| Carr, Mary Jane, 1895-1988--Correspondence |
| Women authors, American--20th century |
| Young adult literature, American--Authorship |
| Book illustrations |
| Manuscripts for publication |
| Other Creators : |
| Kuhn, Bob (contributor) |
Detailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in
the collection.
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Book Manuscripts
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Container(s)
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Description
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Children of the Covered Wagon : a Story of the Old Oregon Trail (Original title: Little Pioneers) (Crowell, 1934)
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Carbon draft
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Miscellaneous proofs (page and illustration)
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Illustrations (3, in separate envelope)
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Walt Disney Productions material cartoons, record, movie still, Handbook of Productions Information
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Miscellaneous (correspondence, etc.)
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Young Mac of Fort Vancouver (Crowell, 1940)
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Draft chapters
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Miscellaneous (correspondence, etc.)
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Plays (adapted for puppets)
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Container(s)
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Description
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
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Sleeping Beauty
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Illustrated poems published in the Portland (Or.) Oregonian (Sunday edition)
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