Machetanz, Sara

Dates:
Active 1954
Active 1961

Biographical notes:

Sara Burleson Machetanz (June 25, 1918- ) was born in Johnson City, Tennessee and was educated at East Tennessee State College. She is known for writing books and producing films about Eskimo life in Alaska, working alongside her illustrator husband, Frederick Machetanz (now deceased).

From the guide to the Sara Burleson Machetanz papers, 1954-1961, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries)

Sara Burleson Machetanz (1918- ) was born in Johnson City, Tennessee and educated at East Tennessee State College. With her husband Frederick, Machetanz wrote books and produced films about Eskimo life in Alaska.

From the description of Sara Burleson Machetanz papers, 1954-1961. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 72563936

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Subjects:

  • Publishers and publishing
  • Alaska
  • Women authors, American
  • Diaries
  • Eskimos
  • Eskimos
  • Native Americans
  • Women

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Places:

  • Alaska--Unalakleet (as recorded)
  • Unalakleet (Alaska) (as recorded)
  • Unalakleet (Alaska) (as recorded)