ORU_Ax402.xml Guide to the Arthur and Mary Frank Mason Papers 1920-1957 Mason (Arthur and Mary Frank) 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 2007
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Arthur and Mary Frank Mason papers Mason, Mary Frank, 1888-1966 Mason, Arthur, 1876-1955 Ax 402 1.5 linear feet 1 containers 1 record storage box 1920-1957 Mason, Arthur (1876-1955) and Mary Frank (1888-1966) were children's book authors. The collection includes holograph manuscripts of novels and short stories, correspondence with agents and friends, contracts, reviews, diaries, and photographs that reflect their work as authors. English . 1

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 Mason, Mary Frank, 1888-1966 Mason, Arthur, 1876-1955. Authors, American--20th century Women authors, American--20th century Children's stories, American--Authorship Children's books--Specimens Publishers and publishing--United States--Correspondence Women Literature Children and Youth Diaries Scrapbooks Correspondence Manuscripts for publication Photographs

Arthur Mason (March 14, 1876-1955), a children's book author, was born in Strangford, Ireland. He did not begin to write until the age of 44. First he was a sailor, gaining first command by the age of 25. He became a citizen of the United States in 1899. He mined for gold in Australia, Alaska, and the western United States, and was a marine superintendent during World War I. Mary Frank Mason (1888-1966), his wife, was an author of children's stories and a librarian.

The Arthur and Mary Frank Mason Papers includes holograph manuscripts of novels and short stories, correspondence with agents and friends, contracts, reviews, diaries, and photographs that reflect their work as children's book authors.

 Guide to the Arthur and Mary Frank Mason Papers

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