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Joseph Edward Van Wormer papers, 1961-1974
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Van Wormer, Joe (Joseph Edward)
- Title
- Joseph Edward Van Wormer papers
- Dates
- 1961-1974 (inclusive)19611974
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 record storage box
- Collection Number
- Ax 770
- Summary
- Joseph Edward Van Wormer (1913-1998) was an Oregonian wildlife photographer and author. The collection includes Van Wormer's literary manuscripts for eight books about animals of the Northwest, mostly for children, and related correspondence.
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Joseph Edward Van Wormer (1913-1998) was an Oregonian wildlife photographer and author.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Joseph Edward Van Wormer papers represent the bulk of Van Wormer's literary output of children's books. The collection also includes manuscript material for an adult non-fiction work. Materials include incoming and outgoing professional correspondence and typed and edited drafts for the following publications:
- There's a Marmot on the Telephone (Caxton, 1974)
- The World of the Black Bear (Lippincott, 1966)
- The World of the Bobcat (Lippincott, 1964)
- The World of the Canada Goose (Lippincott, 1968)
- The World of the Coyote (Lippincott, 1964)
- The World of the Moose (Lippincott, 1972)
- The World of the Pronghorn (Lippincott, 1969)
- The World of the Swan (Lippincott, 1972)
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Property rights reside with Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections & University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Joseph Edward Van Wormer papers, Ax 770, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Oregon.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Animals--Juvenile literature
- Children's literature, American--Authorship
