Quail Hawkins papers 1925-1974

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Quail Hawkins papers 1925-1974

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv48918

Quail Hawkins (1905-2002) was a writer of children's books. The collection includes published works, book length manuscripts as well as short stories, musicals, articles and poetry. The collection also includes clippings and correspondence that reflects her work.

9.75 linear feet, 9 containers

eng,

University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6372877

University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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Hawkins, Quail

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(Helene) (Anne) Quail Hawkins (March 29, 1905-August 16, 2002), born in Spokane, Washington, is known for authoring children's books. She attended the University of California at Berkeley in 1927, without taking a degree, instead worked as a bookseller. She was also briefly on the staff of Publishers Weekly before joining Sather Gate Bookshop in 1931. Starting as a salesperson there, she eventually became head of the adult and juvenile departments. From 1954 to 1961 she worked in sales for the U...