37163874 http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w66q50d6 revised SNAC: Social Networks and Archival Context English VIAF revised 2015-09-18 machine CPF merge program Merge v2.0 revised 2016-08-13T08:39:34 machine SNAC EAC-CPF Parser Bulk ingest into SNAC Database revised 2016-08-13T08:39:34 human System Service (system@localhost) created 2026-05-27 machine SNAC EAC-CPF Serializer SNAC Identity Constellation serialized to EAC-CPF /data/source/findingAids/nwda/university_of_oregon_libraries_special_collections_and_university_archives/ORU_Coll179.xml Holberg, Ruth Langland, 1889-1984--Correspondence person Holberg, Ruth Langland, 1889-1984 presumed Holberg, Ruth Langland presumed Holberg, Ruth presumed Holberg, Ruth Langland 1891- presumed Langland Holberg, Ruth presumed 1889 1984 Authors, American Women authors, American Children and youth Children's literature Children's literature Literature Photographs Women Young adult fiction, American Young adult fiction, American

Author of books for young people, often illustrated by her husband, Richard A. Holberg.

From the description of Papers, 1911-1977. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 19796361

For over fifty years, Ruth Langland Holberg delighted children with the books she wrote for them. She was born on February 2, 1889, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Charles and Ida Langland. She married commercial artist and illustrator, Richard A. Holberg, in 1912. Living in Rockport, Massachusetts, the couple collaborated on a number of children's books, with Ruth Holberg writing and Richard Holberg illustrating.

After battling a serious illness for over two years, Richard Holberg died in 1942. Ruth Holberg continued to write until her death at 95 on April 13, 1984 In addition to her children's stories, Holberg also wrote poetry. She was a regular contributor to the New York Sun and such magazines as Scribners, Saturday Review and Nation . Holberg was also the author of two cookbooks. She is listed in Who's Who of American Women (1975-1976); Dictionary of International Biography (1974); Contemporary Authors (1970); and the Dictionary of British and American Writers (1974); among others.

From the guide to the Ruth Langland Holberg papers, 1911-1977, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries) Auslander, Joseph, 1897-1965. Benét, William Rose, 1886-1950. Hohlberg, Ruth Holberg, Richard A., 1889- Holberg, Ruth (Langland) 1891- Holberg, Ruth Langland, 1889-1984 Benét, William Rose, 1886-1950. Letters from William Rose Benét [manuscript], 1941-1950. Benét, William Rose, 1886-1950. Holberg, Ruth Langland, 1889-1984 Letters from William Rose Benét [manuscript], 1941-1950. 52 pieces. Letters primarily to Ruth Holberg. University of Virginia. Library Auslander, Joseph, 1897-1965. Autograph note signed : New York, N.Y., to Ruth L. Holberg, 1927 July 23. Auslander, Joseph, 1897-1965. Holberg, Ruth Langland, 1889-1984, Burden, Carter, Autograph note signed : New York, N.Y., to Ruth L. Holberg, 1927 July 23. 1 item (1 p.) Pierpont Morgan Library. Holberg, Ruth Langland, 1889-1984. Papers, 1911-1977. Holberg, Ruth Langland, 1889-1984. Holberg, Richard A., 1889- Papers, 1911-1977. 12 lin. ft. (24 boxes). Consists of diaries; correspondence; manuscripts of novels, short stories, poetry, and radio scripts; research material; financial material; and copies of her published works. University of Oregon Libraries Auslander, Joseph, 1897-1965. Advice to my heart : manuscript, [192-?]. Auslander, Joseph, 1897-1965. Holberg, Ruth Langland, 1889-1984, Burden, Carter, Advice to my heart : manuscript, [192-?]. 1 item (1 p.) Pierpont Morgan Library. Ruth Langland Holberg papers, 1911-1977 Holberg, Ruth Langland, 1889-1984 Ruth Langland Holberg papers 1911-1977 12.0 linear feet, 25 containers, 2 packages, 5 volumes Ruth Langland Holberg was an author of books for young people, many of which were illustrated by her husband, Richard A. Holberg. Collection comprises diaries; correspondence; manuscripts of novels, short stories, poetry, and radio scripts; research material; financial material; and copies of her published works. English University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives Auslander, Joseph, 1897-1965. Autograph note signed : New York, N.Y., to Ruth Holberg, [192-?]. Auslander, Joseph, 1897-1965. Holberg, Ruth Langland, 1889-1984, Burden, Carter, Autograph note signed : New York, N.Y., to Ruth Holberg, [192-?]. 1 item (1 p.) Pierpont Morgan Library. Auslander, Joseph, 1897-1965. Your voice when you said ... : manuscript, [192-?]. Auslander, Joseph, 1897-1965. Holberg, Ruth Langland, 1889-1984, Burden, Carter, Your voice when you said ... : manuscript, [192-?]. 1 item (1 p.) Pierpont Morgan Library. Auslander, Joseph, 1897-1965. Here's to Ruth and Richard who ... : manuscript, 1927. Auslander, Joseph, 1897-1965. Holberg, Ruth Langland, 1889-1984, Burden, Carter, Here's to Ruth and Richard who ... : manuscript, 1927. 1 item (1 p.) Pierpont Morgan Library. Auslander, Joseph, 1897-1965. Sep[a]ration : typescript, [192-?]. Auslander, Joseph, 1897-1965. Holberg, Ruth Langland, 1889-1984, Burden, Carter, Sep[a]ration : typescript, [192-?]. 1 item (1 p.) Pierpont Morgan Library.