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Scott O'Dell papers , 1966-1976
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- O'Dell, Scott, 1898-1989
- Title
- Scott O'Dell papers
- Dates
- 1966-1976 (inclusive)19661976
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 809
- Summary
- Scott O'Dell (1898-1989) was a writer of books for adults, young adults and children. The collection includes manuscripts for The Cruise of the Arctic Star and correspondence with the publishing company.
- 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
Scott O'Dell (May 23, 1898-October 15, 1989) was born Odell Gabriel Scott in Los Angeles, Ca. Scott O'Dell married twice, to Jane Rattenbury and to Elizabeth Hall with whom he had two children. O'Dell attended Occidental College in 1919, University of Wisconsin in 1920, Stanford University from 1920-1921, and University of Rome in 1925. He was a member of the Authors Guild.
He formerly worked as a technical director for Paramount and as a cameraman for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He also grew citrus fruit and taught a mail-order course in photoplay writing. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force, 1942-1943. In 1934 he published his first novel, Woman of Spain: A Story of Old California, and thereafter he was engaged primarily in writing. From 1947 until 1955 he was book review editor for the Los Angeles Daily News, and he continued to release book-length works for adults. His first novel for teens, Island of the Blue Dolphins, appeared in 1960. He died of prostate cancer in Mount Kisco, N.Y.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains materials for The Cruise of the Arctic Star, including manuscripts. The correspondence dates during many of Scott O'Dell's more famous works, including Island of the Blue Dolphins.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Scott O'Dell Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American--20th century
- Sailing--Juvenile literature
- Young adult literature, American--Authorship
Corporate Names
- Arctic Star (Offshore cruiser)
Geographical Names
- California--Description and travel--Juvenile literature
