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Mary Jane Carr papers, 1916-1976
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Carr, Mary Jane, 1895-1988
- Title
- Mary Jane Carr papers
- Dates
- 1916-1976 (inclusive)19161976
- Quantity
- 1 cubic feet, (1 record carton)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2794
- Summary
- Mary Jane Carr was a children's writer and editor of the children's page in the Oregonian newspaper. Papers include biographical information and correspondence, 1916-1976, concerning Carr's works, the Disney film "Westward ho the wagons," and the gift of the manuscript of "Young Mac of Fort Vancouver" to the Kerlan collection at the University of Minnesota. Also included are manuscripts, typescripts, and clippings of poems, stories, scripts, and songs.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Children's writer Mary Jane Carr was born in Portland, Oregon, and educated at Lincoln High School and St. Mary's College (later Marylhurst University). She was the editor of the children's page in the Oregonian newspaper and the author of many books, including "Children of the covered wagon" and "Young Mac of Fort Vancouver."
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Papers of an Oregon children's writer. Includes biographical information and correspondence, 1916-1976, concerning Mary Jane Carr's works, the Disney film "Westward ho the wagons," and the gift of the manuscript of "Young Mac of Fort Vancouver" to the Kerlan collection at the University of Minnesota. Also includes manuscripts, typescripts, and clippings of poems, stories, scripts, and songs.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Acquired July 1988 (Lib. Acc. 18890).
Related Materials
Drawings associated with Mary Jane Carr's books "Young Mac of Fort Vancouver" and "Children of the Covered Wagon" are designated Mss 5362 and Mss 5363, respectively, at the Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Separated Materials
Photographs acquired with this collection are designated Org. Lot 507 in the Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Children's literature, American--Oregon--20th century
- Women authors, American--Oregon--20th century
Personal Names
- Carr, Mary Jane, 1895-1988
Form or Genre Terms
- clippings (information artifacts)
- correspondence
- manuscripts (documents)
