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Evelyn C. Nevin papers , 1965-1977
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nevin, Evelyn C., 1910-
- Title
- Evelyn C. Nevin papers
- Dates
- 1965-1977 (inclusive)19651977
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 record storage boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 817
- Summary
- Evelyn Nevin Ferguson (1910- ) is an author of children's books. She wrote The Extraordinary Adventures of Chee Chee McNerney, and The River Spirit and The Mountain Demons. The collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, and personal memorabilia.
- 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
Evelyn Nevin Ferguson (1910- ) is an American author of children's books. She wrote The Extraordinary Adventures of Chee Chee McNerney (1971), and The River Spirit and The Mountain Demons(1965).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Evelyn C. Nevin Papers comprise literary manuscripts of two children's books, The Extraordinary Adventures of Chee Chee McNerney (1971) and The River Spirit and The Mountain Demons (1965), as well as several short stories and poems, by American author Evelyn C. Nevin, now Evelyn Ferguson. Collection also includes three folders of related correspondence with publishers and others, as well as two folders of book reviews, news clippings, and memorabilia.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Adventure stories, American--Authorship
- Children's literature, American--Authorship
- Women authors, American--20th century
Personal Names
- Nevin, Evelyn C., 1920-
Geographical Names
- Alaska--Juvenile fiction