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Nancy Gurney papers , 1965-1972
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gurney, Nancy, 1915-1974
- Title
- Nancy Gurney papers
- Dates
- 1965-1972 (inclusive)19651972
- Quantity
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1.5 linear feet, (1 container)
- Collection Number
- A 310
- Summary
- Nancy Gurney (1915-1974) was a writer of children's books. The collection includes illustrations and manuscripts that reflect her work and collaboration with her husband, Eric Gurney.
- 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
Nancy Gurney was born in 1915 and died in 1973. Very little information is available about her childhood and education. She lived in Westport, Connecticut and Gay Head, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. She wrote three children's books in collaboration with her husband, Eric Gurney, who is an illustrator.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Nancy Gurney Papers include materials and illustrations for her book The King, the Mice and the Cheese with an original sketch of the cover and a plot summary. There is also an early draft of Gurney's Guide to Feathered Friends. The article "The Little Green Dot (or) Let's All Make Green Dot Dolls and Pillows" is included on page 19 of the magazine Ties. The Nancy Gurney Papers also contain a black and white photograph of Nancy Gurney taken in 1940.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Nancy Gurney papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Children's literature, American--Authorship
- Illustrated children's books--United States--Specimens
- Illustrators--United States
- Women authors, American--20th century
Personal Names
- Gurney, Richard
Form or Genre Terms
- Book illustrations
- Photographs
