M. A. Jagendorf papers 1916-1980

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M. A. Jagendorf papers 1916-1980

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Moritz A. Jagendorf (1888-1981) was a dentist in New York for forty years, but his true interests were in the folklore of Europe, Asia and America. He was the founder of the Free Theatre and director of the Children's Playhouse in New York, vice-president of the New York Folklore Society, and wrote numerous books, plays and short stories based on folktales, in addition to being a practicing dentist. The collection includes correspondence, literary manuscripts, lectures, research materials, and photographs.

8.0 linear feet, 17 containers

eng,

University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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Jagendorf, M. A. (Moritz Adolph), 1888-1981

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Born in Austria, Moritz Jagendorf (1888-1981) moved to New York at the age of fifteen. His writing career began with plays but shifted to the retelling of popular legends and folk stories for children. He served as an officer in the New York State Folklore Society and the International Folklore Congress, and was also a practicing dentist. From the description of Moritz Jagendorf papers, 1966-1978 [manuscript]. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id:...

Jagendorf, M. A. (Moritz Adolph), 1888-1981

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6543qtb (person)

Born in Austria, Moritz Jagendorf (1888-1981) moved to New York at the age of fifteen. His writing career began with plays but shifted to the retelling of popular legends and folk stories for children. He served as an officer in the New York State Folklore Society and the International Folklore Congress, and was also a practicing dentist. From the description of Moritz Jagendorf papers, 1966-1978 [manuscript]. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id:...