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Rosalys Haskell Hall papers , 1952-1969
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hall, Rosalys Haskell
- Title
- Rosalys Haskell Hall papers
- Dates
- 1952-1969 (inclusive)19521969
- Quantity
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1 linear feet, (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 458
- Summary
- Rosalys Haskell Hall was born in New York on March 27, 1914. She has been book editor for David McKay Co., and a writer of books for children. The collection includes manuscripts, reviews and correspondence that reflect Hall's work.
- 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
Rosalys Haskell Hall was born in New York, New York, on March 27, 1914. Hall attended Ecole Sevigne, Paris France, New Jersey College for Women (now Douglas College of Rutgers University) and Ethical Culture Norman Training School. Hall also took special courses at Columbia University and New York University.
Hall belonged to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, Junior Writers Forum in New York and Newport Historical Society.
Hall was a teacher of kindergarten and French at the Sutton Beekman School in New York, New York, a seller of children's books in New York at Doubleday Bookshop, from 1938-1944; and at Longman's, Green & Co. (now merged with David McKay Co., Inc., under McKay name), as editor in Children's Book Department beginning in 1944. Hall also worked as a freelance editor for other publishers.
Source: Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2003.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection includes manuscripts and related material for five books, reviews of several works and minor correspondence with editors, publishers and illustrators.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Guide to the Rosalys Haskell Hall Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Children's literature, American--Authorship
- Women authors, American--20th century
Personal Names
- Hall, Rosalys Haskell
- Hall, Rosalys Haskell
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication