Ruth Myers Franchere papers , 1958-1969

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Franchere, Ruth (Ruth Myers)
Title
Ruth Myers Franchere papers
Dates
1958-1969 (inclusive)
Quantity
3 linear feet, (2 container)
Collection Number
Ax 548
Summary
Ruth Franchere was born in Mason City, Iowa and educated at the University of Iowa. Franchere was an author of books for juveniles, such as Willa and Hannah Herself. The collection includes correspondence, manuscripts, and research notes.
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

Ruth Franchere was born in Mason City, Iowa to H. Verne and Celta Huffman. She married Hoyt Franchere, an author, in 1928, and graduated from the University of Iowa in 1930. Franchere was an author of books for juveniles and a member of the Author's Guild and the Author's League of America. She was an English lecturer at the University of Oregon, University of Washington and Portland State University.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection includes correspondence, manuscripts, and research notes. There are six manuscripts, 156 letters sent and 303 letters received.

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

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Subject Terms

  • Women authors, American--20th century
  • Young adult literature, American--Authorship

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Manuscripts for publication