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Virginia C. Holmgren papers , 1959-1979
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Holmgren, Virginia C.
- Title
- Virginia C. Holmgren papers
- Dates
- 1959-1979 (inclusive)19591979
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 half manuscript box
- Collection Number
- Coll 598
- Summary
- Virginia C. Holmgren (1909-2003) was an Oregonian author of juvenile and adult fiction and natural history books. The collection includes typed manuscripts, publisher correspondence, and published books.
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Virginia Cunningham Holmgren was born on June 20, 1909 in Dayton, Ohio. She received her BS in education from Ohio State University in 1931 and MA in language arts from Northwestern in 1941. She married Lloyd E. Holmgren in 1949 in Lima, Peru.
Holmgren lived in Portland, Oregon and published children's books, young adult romances, and natural history magazine articles.
Holmgren died in 2003.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Virginia C. Holmgren papers include manuscripts for publication and related material for books written by Holmgren between 1959-1979. Materials include typed manuscripts, publisher correspondence, and published books.
Titles of works represented in the collection include Kathy Herself, How Big is a Baby?, The War Lord, Swallows Come Home, and The Adventures of Brother Cat.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Virginia C. Holmgren papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Children's literature--Authorship
- Young adult literature--Authorship
