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Dorothy Nathan papers , 1942-1967
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nathan, Dorothy
- Title
- Dorothy Nathan papers
- Dates
- 1942-1967 (inclusive)19421967
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 414
- Summary
- Dorothy Goldeen Nathan ( -1966) was an Oregon-born social worker and teacher before she began writing books for young people. The papers include correspondence about her books Women of Courage (New York, 1964) and The Shy One (New York, 1966), an unpublished manuscript, and published works.
- Repository
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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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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- 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
Dorothy Goldeen Nathan ( -1966) was an Oregon-born social worker and teacher before she began writing books for young people. She graduated from the University of California and married an editor, Paul Nathan. They had three children: Janet, Andrew, and Carl.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection includes manuscript for the book David and the Talking Cat, some published works, and correspondence, mainly with Random House, 1942-1967.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Dorothy Nathan Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Publishers and publishing--Correspondence
- Women authors, American--United States
- Young adult literature, American--Authorship
