Werner, Vivian L.

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Author Vivian Lescher Werner was born in Bellingham, Washington and educated at Bennington College, Vermont. She wrote articles for magazines, novels, and juvenile books. Titles by Werner include The breaking wave; Timmie in Paris; and Margaret Sanger: woman rebel.

From the description of Vivian Lescher Werner papers, 1958-1975. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 123192502

Vivian Lescher Werner (1921-) was born in Bellingham, Washington and educated at Binnington College, where she studied music. Throughout her career she has been a free-lance writer for magazines, a novelist, and writer of books for children and young people. Her background in music and dance has shaped her writing. She married Steven L. Werner in 1943, but they were divorced by 1951. Some magazines with which Werner collaborated with over the years include Pathfinder, Overseas Weekly, and Pharmaceutical News . Werner was Nominated for Prix Formentor by International Formentor Committee in 1962 for The Breaking Wave .

Source: Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2002.

From the guide to the Vivian Lescher Werner papers, 1961-1971, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries)

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creatorOf Vivian Lescher Werner papers, 1961-1971 University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives
creatorOf Werner, Vivian L. Vivian Lescher Werner papers, 1958-1975. University of Oregon Libraries
referencedIn Thomas J. Dodd Papers, undated, 1919-1971. Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Center.
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Women authors, American
Children and youth
Children's literature, American
Literature
Women
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Active 1975

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