ORU_Ax457.xml Guide to the Millicent Ellis Selsam papers 1912-1996 Selsam (Millicent Ellis) 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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Millicent Ellis Selsam papers Selsam, Millicent E. (Millicent Ellis), 1912-1996 Ax 457 7 linear feet 4 containters 1912-1996 Millicent Selsam (1912- 1996) was a biologist and teacher who wrote natural science literature for children. This collection primarily contains manuscripts, illustrations, and other materials related to published works as well as various versions of paperbacks and correspondence. 5 containers English .

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 Selsam, Millicent E. (Millicent Ellis), 1912-1996 Natural history--Juvenile literature Young adult literature, American--Authorship Women authors, American--20th century Photographs Literature Children and Youth Women Manuscripts for publication Correspondence

Millicent Selsam (1912- 1996) was born and lived her entire live in New York City. She became interested in nature after studying biology first in high school and graduated cum laude from Brooklyn College in biology. She was then offered a fellowship teaching at Colombia University while completing an M.A. in Botany. After teaching biology for a number of years in New York City high schools, Selsam wanted to use her knowledge in a way other than teaching, and thus began writing children's literature on natural science. She was well known for her many nature books for children. Millicent died in New York City in 1996.

The Millicent Ellis Selsam Papers contain original manuscripts, research and illustrations, various paperback editions; both revised and printed in foreign languages. Collection also includes photographs. This collection is well catalogued with the updated 4th container having been organized with typed notes by the author herself.

 Guide to the Millicent Ellis Selsam papers

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