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Mary Jane Carr papers
Carr, Mary Jane, 1895-1988
Ax 121
0.25 linear feet
1 container
ca. 1934-1940
Collection comprises papers of American author Mary Jane Carr, and includes draft manuscripts of two books; proofs, illustrations by Robert Kuhn, and correspondence relating to the books, including material from Walt Disney Productions; two puppet plays by Carr; poems; engraving plates; fan letters; and miscellaneous materials.
English
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Carr, Mary Jane, 1895-1988
Kuhn, Bob
Carr, Mary Jane, 1895-1988
Women authors, American--20th century
Young adult literature, American--Authorship
Women
Literature
Children and Youth
Correspondence
Book illustrations
Manuscripts for publication
Mary Jane Carr (1895-1988) was born in St. Mary's, Minnesota, and educated at Marylhurst College in Oregon. She was associate editor of the Catholic Sentinel and feature writer for the Portland Oregonian.
The papers include a carbon manuscript of Children of the Covered Wagon (Crowell, 1934) and three original illustrations for the book by Robert Kuhn. There are also manuscripts of poems and letters from readers.
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