Jane Annixter (given name Jane Levington Comfort) was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 22, 1903. Her father, also a writer, introduced her to writing at an early age. Her father influenced the commonplace objects subjects of her early writings, and later of assigned readings that allowed written expression and reading to become an important part of her life. Although her true name is Jane Levington Comfort, she married Paul Annixter, which provided the pseudonym Annixter. Her works can also be found under her maiden name of Jane Levington Comfort. She died on January 13, 1996.
Paul Annixter (given name Howard Allison Sturtzel) was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 25, 1894. He married Jane Levington Comfort on February 18, 1920. Annixter wrote many books before marrying, but is most known for his works with his wife. His interests included gardening, reading, and mountain climbing. He died in November of 1985.
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The Jane and Paul Annixter collection contains manuscripts, corrections, drafts, and related correspondences and notes for eleven of the Annixter's books for children.
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[Identification of item], Jane and Paul Annixter Papers, Ax 654, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon.
Gift of Jane and Paul Annixter in 1972.