Speare, Dorothy, 1898-1951
Variant namesDorothy Speare (1898-1951) was born in Newton Center, Massachusetts, and educated at Smith College and Radcliffe College. Between 1926 and 1930 she worked toward an operatic career, but was forced to abandon opera due to illness. From 1931 to 1934 she was a scenario writer in Hollywood. After that, Speare became a full time author, writing such books as Dancers in the Dark and Spring on 52nd St. . From 1948 to 1951 Speare taught creative writing at Boston University.
From the guide to the Dorothy Speare papers, 1914-1948, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries)
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| referencedIn | Houghton Mifflin Company contracts, 1831-1979 (inclusive) 1880-1940 (bulk). | Houghton Library | |
| creatorOf | Dorothy Speare papers, 1914-1948 | University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives | |
| referencedIn | Powell, Dawn. Dawn Powell Papers, 1910-1998. | Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries |
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Birth 1898
Death 1951
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