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
URL: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/speccoll/index.html
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Collection Number:
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Ax 654
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Creator:
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Annixter, Jane, 1903-1996Annixter, Paul, 1894-1985
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Title:
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Jane and Paul Annixter Papers
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Dates:
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1956-1977 (inclusive)
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Quantity:
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1 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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Jane (1903-1996) and Paul (1894-1985) Annixter wrote children's books, with emphasis on wildlife and adventures into nature. The collection contains manuscripts, corrections, drafts, and related correspondences and notes.
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Biographical Note
Jane Annixter was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 22, 1903. Her father, also a writer, introduced her to writing at an early age. Her father influenced the commonplace objects subjects of her early writings, and later of assigned readings that allowed written expression and reading to become an important part of her life. Although her true name is Jane Levington Comfort, she married Paul Annixter, which provided the pseudonym Annixter. Her works can also be found under her maiden name of Jane Levington Comfort. She died on January 13, 1996.
Paul Annixter was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 25, 1894. He married Jane Levington Comfort on February 18, 1920. Paul Annixter is actually Howard Allison Sturtzel, and he wrote many books before marrying--but is most known for his works with his wife. His interests included gardening, reading, and mountain climbing. He died in November of 1985.
Content Description
The collection is very well organized and shows a good portion of the process in which a book goes through--Brown Rats, Black Rats is a good example of this.
Arrangement
Collection is organized into the following series:
Series: Manuscripts
Series: Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information Gift of Jane and Paul Annixter in 1972.
Processing Note Collection processed by processing staff, February 1980.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Access Collection is open to the public.
Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room.
Restrictions on Use Property rights reside with Special Collections and 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 Special Collections and University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.
Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Jane and Paul Annixter Papers, Ax 654, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon, 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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| Annixter, Jane |
| Annixter, Paul |
| Children's literature, American--Authorship |
| Publishers and publishing--Correspondence |
| Women authors, American--20th century |
| Young adult literature, American--Authorship |
| Manuscripts for publication |
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Manuscripts
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Container(s)
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Description
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Dates
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The Runner. First draft
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1956 |
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Survival of Ahmeek. Carbon draft
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undated |
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Vikan the Mighty. First draft
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1969 |
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Wagon Scout. First draft, second draft
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1965 |
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Windigo
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1965 |
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Ahmeek
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1970 |
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Brown rats, black rats. Outline, critiques, first submission, final manuscript, related correspondences
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1977 |
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Brown Rats, Black Rats. Various working versions
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1977 |
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Last Monster. Manuscript, notes
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undated |
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Monkeys and Apes. First draft, final manuscript, master set, corrections
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1976 |
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Wapootin
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undated |
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White Shell Horse. Working draft, final manuscript, research notes, related correspondence
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1971 |
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White Shell Horse. Early version, miscellaneous notes
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1971 |
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Year of the She-Grizzly
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undated |
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Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers
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Container(s)
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Description
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Dates
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Miscellaneous
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1970 |
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