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Stratemeyer Syndicate records , 1883-1966
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Stratemeyer Syndicate
- Title
- Stratemeyer Syndicate records
- Dates
- 1883-1966 (inclusive)18831966
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 815
- Summary
- Edward Stratemeyer (1862-1927) was an author and founded the Stratemeyer Syndicate which produced adventure story series for children, such as Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, Tom Swift, Honey Bunch, and the Bobbsey Twins. The collection includes literary manuscripts and fan letters.
- 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
Edward Stratemeyer (1862-1930) was born in Newark, New Jersey. Stratemeyer worked in his family's tobacco shop until 1889, when he became a freelance writer. He founded and ran the Stratemeyer Literary Syndicate, which published hundreds of his books until 1984.
Harriet Stratemeyer Adams (1892-1982), Edward's daughter, was born in Newark, New Jersey. She continued writing the series after Edward's death and became the owner and manager of the Syndicate, running the organization for 52 years, until her death in 1982. She wrote many of the Nancy Drew books, and was active in many organizations such as the Red Cross and the Girl Scouts.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection includes manuscripts by both Stratemeyer and Adams, and fan letters. There are also publications that include work by Stratemeyer.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Stratemeyer Syndicate Records |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Adventure stories, American--Authorship
- Authors, American--20th century
- Children's literature, American--Authorship
- Detective and mystery stories, American--Authorship
- Women authors, American--20th century
- Young adult literature, American--Authorship
Personal Names
- Adams, Harriet Stratemeyer
- Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930
