Chester Aaron papers 1981-1982

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Chester Aaron papers 1981-1982

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The collection contains written production material, including corrected typescripts, corrected galley proof, and front matter, for 2 titles written by Chester Aaron.

1 box (0.3 cubic feet)

University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6616630

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Aaron, Chester

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Chester Aaron was born May 9, 1923 in Butler, Pennsylvania. A child of Jewish emigres from Poland and Russia, Chester Aaron experienced ethnic slurs and clashes with the onset of World War II. Eventually joining the Army, he was part of the military unit that liberated prisoners at the Dachau concentration camp, an experience that changed his life. After returning from the war, Chester Aaron studied creative writing as he worked a variety of odd jobs. Following a stream ...