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Dorothy Grunbock Johnston papers , 1943-1970
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Johnston, Dorothy Grunbock (1915-1979)
- Title
- Dorothy Grunbock Johnston papers
- Dates
- 1943-1970 (inclusive)19431970
- Quantity
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6 linear feet, (4 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 693
- Summary
- Dorothy Grunbock Johnston, an American author of books and articles for children and young adults, wrote primarily for the Christian press, especially Moody Press and Scripture Press, and contributed to various Sunday school magazines. Collection comprises correspondence to and from Christian children's writer Dorothy Grunbock Johnston, along with manuscripts and published versions of her works.
- 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
Dorothy Grunbock Johnston (1915-1979) was born in Seattle, Washington. After two years at the University of Washington she attended the Moody Bible Institute and Prairie Bible Institute. She married in 1944 and had five children. A Baptist, Johnston wrote primarily for the Christian press, especially Moody Press and Scripture Press. She was also a contributor to various Sunday school magazines, and as "Aunt Dorothy" read children's books and stories daily on radio station KGDN in Seattle for five years. She credited her children and the family's weekend ranch life as giving her much material for her work.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection comprises correspondence to and from Christian children's writer Dorothy Grunbock Johnston, along with manuscripts and published books of her works.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Dorothy Grunbock Johnston Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Children's literature, American--Christian authors
- Children's radio programs--United States
- Christian literature for children--Authorship
- Women authors, American--20th century
Personal Names
- Johnston, Dorothy Grunbock (1915-1979)
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
