Arthur and Mary Frank Mason papers , 1920-1957

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Mason, Mary Frank, 1888-1966; Mason, Arthur, 1876-1955
Title
Arthur and Mary Frank Mason papers
Dates
1920-1957 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 linear feet, (1 containers)  :  1 record storage box
Collection Number
Ax 402
Summary
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.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

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.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Authors, American--20th century
  • Children's books--Specimens
  • Children's stories, American--Authorship
  • Publishers and publishing--United States--Correspondence
  • Women authors, American--20th century

Personal Names

  • Mason, Arthur, 1876-1955.
  • Mason, Mary Frank, 1888-1966

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Diaries
  • Manuscripts for publication
  • Photographs
  • Scrapbooks