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Maribelle Cormack papers , 1926-1961
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cormack, Maribelle, 1902-1984
- Title
- Maribelle Cormack papers
- Dates
- 1926-1961 (inclusive)19261961
- Quantity
- 12 linear feet, (9 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 418
- Summary
- Maribelle Cormack (1902-1984) was a museum director and children's author. The collection includes manuscripts, publications, correspondence, illustrations, photographs, radio scripts, and book reviews of her work, as well as biographical material, including an autobiographical sketch and genealogy.
- 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
Maribelle Cormack (January 11, 1902-1984) was a museum director and children's author. Cormack attended Cornell, (A.B. English Literature), University of Vienna and Geneva (botanical summer school), and Brown University (M.A. Botany). She is known for her interests in nature and astronomy and held a weekly nature story hour for children. Two of her books Horns the Gurand Land for my Sons have been done in Braille.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection comprises primarily literary manuscripts and publications, but also correspondence, illustrations, photographs, radio scripts, articles, and book reviews, related to the work of American children's book author and radio program host Maribelle Cormack. Collection also contains biographical material, including an autobiographical sketch and genealogical information.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Maribelle Cormack Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Children's literature, American--Authorship
- Children's literature, American--Illustrations
- Nature stories, American--Authorship
- Nature stories, American--Illustrations
- Women authors, American--20th century
Personal Names
- Cormack, Maribelle, 1902-1984
- Cormack, Maribelle, 1902-1984
Form or Genre Terms
- Book illustrations
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
- Radio scripts
