Dorothy Speare papers 1914-1948

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Dorothy Speare papers 1914-1948

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv91101

Dorothy Speare (1898-1951) was an opera singer turned author who wrote the novel . The collection consists of Speare's manuscripts, correspondence, personal files, and school and college papers. Dancers in the Dark

7.5 linear feet, 5 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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Speare, Dorothy, 1898-1951

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Dorothy 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 t...