Sorensen, Virginia, 1912-1991

Virginia Sorensen was born Virginia Eggertsen in Provo, Utah, on 17 February 1912. She graduated from Brigham Young University in 1934, and she also studied at the University of Missouri School of Journalism and at Stanford University. She married Frederick Chester Sorensen, but the marriage ended in divorce. She later married the English writer Alec Waugh and lived with him in Morocco from 1967 to 1980, when she returned to the United States. Sorensen is best know for her works of historical fiction that centered on individuals in small-town Mormon society, including her most recognizable work, A little lower than the angels (1942). She was also renowned as a children's author. Sorensen was twice awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship to support her literary research, and received other literary awards. Virginia Sorensen died on 24 December 1991.

From the description of Little books, 1962-1948. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367429866

American author of children's and young adult books.

From the description of Miracles on Maple Hill : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62731810

Sorensen was an American Mormon author from Utah.

From the description of Papers, ca. 1940-ca. 1980. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79981172

From the guide to the Virginia Sorensen papers, circa 1940-1980, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)

American author of children's and young adult fiction; Newbery Award winner, 1957.

From the description of Papers, 1942-1978. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62423613

Virginia Sorensen was born Virginia Eggertsen in Provo, Utah, in 1912. She graduated from Brigham Young University in 1934, and she also studied at the University of Missouri School of Journalism and at Stanford University. She married Frederick Sorensen, but the marriage ended in divorce. She later married the English writer Alec Waugh and lived with him in Morocco from 1967 to 1980, when she returned to the United States. Sorensen is best know for her works of historical fiction that centered on individuals in small-town Mormon society, including her most recognizable work, A Little Lower than the Angels (1942). She was also renowned as a children's author. Sorensen was twice awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship to support her literary research, and received other literary awards. Virginia Sorensen died on 24 December 1991.

From the description of Correspondence with Wanda Snow Peterson, ca. 1939-1937. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 53516925

From the description of Correspondence with Wanda Snow Peterson, ca. 1939-1937. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367675992

Author of adult and children's literature. Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

From the description of Family letters, 1931-1991. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 367573150

American author of children's and young adult fiction.

From the description of Curious Missie : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62489242

From the description of A little lower than the angels : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62436154

From the description of The evening and the morning : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62423614

From the description of Friends of the road : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62731809

Virginia Sorensen (1912-1991) was a renowned author.

Virginia Sorensen was born Virginia Eggertsen in Provo, Utah, in 1912. She graduated from Brigham Young University in 1934, and she also studied at the University of Missouri School of Journalism and at Stanford University. She married Frederick Sorensen, but the marriage ended in divorce. She later married the English writer Alec Waugh and lived with him in Morocco from 1967 to 1980, when she returned to the United States. Sorensen is best know for her works of historical fiction that centered on individuals in small-town Mormon society, including her most recognizable work, A Little Lower than the Angels (1942). She was also renowned as a children's author. Sorensen was twice awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship to support her literary research, and received other literary awards. Virginia Sorensen died on 24 December 1991.

From the guide to the Virginia Sorensen correspondence with Wanda Snow Peterson, approximately 1930-1937, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)

Virginia Sorensen (1912-1991) was an author in Utah.

Virginia Sorensen was born Virginia Eggertsen in Provo, Utah, in 1912. She graduated from Brigham Young University in 1934, and she also studied at the University of Missouri School of Journalism and at Stanford University. She married Frederick Sorensen, but the marriage ended in divorce. She later married the English writer Alec Waugh and lived with him in Morocco from 1967 to 1980, when she returned to the United States. Sorensen is best know for her works of historical fiction that centered on individuals in small-town Mormon society, including her most recognizable work, A Little Lower than the Angels (1942). She was also renowned as a children's author. Sorensen was twice awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship to support her literary research, and received other literary awards. Virginia Sorensen died on December 24, 1991.

From the guide to the Virginia Sorensen manuscript books, 1932-1949, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)