ORU_A310.xml Guide to the Nancy Gurney papers 1965-1972 Gurney (Nancy) papers Finding aid prepared by processing staff Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives ©2006
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Nancy Gurney papers Gurney, Nancy, 1915-1974 A 310 1.5 linear feet 1 container 1965-1972 Nancy Gurney (1915-1974) was a writer of children's books. The collection includes illustrations and manuscripts that reflect her work and collaboration with her husband, Eric Gurney. 1 oversize flat box English .

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 Gurney, Richard Women authors, American--20th century Illustrators--United States Children's literature, American--Authorship Illustrated children's books--United States--Specimens Women Children and Youth Literature Book illustrations Photographs

Nancy Gurney was born in 1915 and died in 1973. Very little information is available about her childhood and education. She lived in Westport, Connecticut and Gay Head, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. She wrote three children's books in collaboration with her husband, Eric Gurney, who is an illustrator.

The Nancy Gurney Papers include materials and illustrations for her book The King, the Mice and the Cheese with an original sketch of the cover and a plot summary. There is also an early draft of Gurney's Guide to Feathered Friends. The article "The Little Green Dot (or) Let's All Make Green Dot Dolls and Pillows" is included on page 19 of the magazine Ties. The Nancy Gurney Papers also contain a black and white photograph of Nancy Gurney taken in 1940.

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