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Margaret Evans Price papers , 1955
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Price, Margaret Evans, 1888-1973
- Title
- Margaret Evans Price papers
- Dates
- 1955 (inclusive)19551955
- Quantity
- 0.6 linear feet, (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 735
- Summary
- Margaret Evans Price (1888-1973) was an illustrator, artist, entrepreneur and writer of children's books. The collection includes original illustrations, published works and tear sheets from American Girl magazine.
- 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
Margaret Evans Price (March 20, 1888-November 20, 1973) born in Chicago, Illinois, is known for her work as an artist, illustrator, toy designer, and author of novels and children's books. Price was founder with her husband, Irving Price, and Herman G. Fisher of the Fisher-Price toy company during the 1930's. Her paintings have been exhibited at the Albright Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York, and at the Museum of the New York Historical Society, which houses a permanent collection of her works. Price's children's books include Legends of the Seven Seas and Animals Marooned, and her novels for adults include Mirage and Night Must End.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Margaret Evans Price papers contain illustrations in the form of tear sheets from American Girl Magazine and her published books
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Children's literature, American--Illustrations
- Illustrated children's books--United States--Specimens
- Illustrators--United States
- Women authors, American--20th century
- Young adult literature, American--Illustrations
Personal Names
- Price, Margaret Evans, 1888-1973
Form or Genre Terms
- Book illustrations
- Tear sheets