Laura R. Merrill papers, 1926-1961.

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Laura R. Merrill papers, 1926-1961.

The collection includes a file on each Newberry Award winner from 1922-1959. The Caldecott files cover an incomplete period between 1938-1961. Each file typically contains a letter from the author, a bookcover, biographical data and an occasional illustration used for a display each year on the winner of each prize. The collection also includes a small amount of miscellaneous correspondence.

1 box (.5 linear ft.)

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Merrill, Laura Liona Rees, 1876-1963.

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Teacher and librarian in Logan, Utah and in the Central Utah Relocation Camp (Topaz Japanese internment camp). From the description of Laura R. Merrill papers, 1938-1964. (Utah State University). WorldCat record id: 44524278 Laura Merrill was a long time resident of Logan, Utah. Born in Brigham City on 6 February 1876. After having only formal education to the eighth grade available to her, she studied and passed the teacher's exam and taught primary school. When requirement...