Mary Chase papers 1945-1968

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Mary Chase papers 1945-1968

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Mary Coyle Chase (1907-1981) was born in Denver, Colorado. While working at newspaper and public relations jobs, Chase began to write plays. Her most famous play is , the story of Elwood P. Dowd and his imaginary, six-foot tall rabbit. Chase incorporated elements of fantasy drawn from Irish folktales into her work, such as banshees and Celtic pookas (spirits in animal form). The collection includes literary manuscripts and correspondence. Harvey

3.0 linear feet, 4 containers

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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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Chase, Mary 1907-

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Case (1907-1981) was an American playwright and children's book author. From the guide to the Papers, 1928-1981., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) Mary Coyle Chase was born on February 25, 1907 in Denver Colorado. She attended the University of Colorado, and worked for The Rocky Mountain News as a reporter and served as publicity director for the National Youth Administration. Chase was also...