Nora S. Unwin papers, 1926-1973.

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Nora S. Unwin papers, 1926-1973.

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Collection comprises correspondence, sketchbooks, literary manuscripts, illustrations and other material by children's book author and illustrator Nora S. Unwin. Correspondence is primarily incoming letters. Illustrations include ink and watercolor illustrations for children's books by Unwin and others, notably Elizabeth Yates. Collection also includes several sound recordings and photographs of Unwin.

12.5 linear ft. (32 containers)

University of Oregon Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6812011

University of Oregon Libraries

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Yates, Elizabeth, 1905-2001

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Elizabeth McGreal Yates was born in Buffalo, New York in 1905. She wrote books for both adults and children, but is best remembered as an author of children's books. A notable success was her 1950 publication of Amos Fortune, a children's book based on the true story of an African prince who becomes a slave in America and later gains his freedom. The book won the John Newbery Award in 195l. She died in 2001 in Concord, New Hampshire.Biographical Source: Something About the Author, volume 128, p....

Unwin, Nora S. (Nora Spicer), 1907-1982

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English children's author/illustrator, born in Surrey, England in 1907. Emigrated to the United States in 1946 and illustrated more than one hundred books for other authors as well as writing and illustrating nine of her own. From the description of Papers, 1948-1973. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 26753834 Nora Spicer Unwin was born in Surbiton, Surrey, England in 1907 and studied at art schools and colleges in England. She worked...