Walter Nelson Morey papers, 1937-1992.

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Walter Nelson Morey papers, 1937-1992.

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Collection consists largely of manuscripts for Morey's novels. Correspondence with August Lenniger and other literary agents, authors, and publishers and biographical material, non-fiction manuscripts, magazines, scrapbooks, children's art work and personal materials form smaller parts of the collection.

54 linear ft. (91 containers) + 40 volumes.

University of Oregon Libraries

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University of Oregon Libraries

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E.P. Dutton (Firm)

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American book publishing company E. P. Dutton was founded by Edward Payson Dutton in Boston in 1852 as a bookseller. In 1864 Dutton opened a branch office in New York City and in 1869 relocated his headquarters there, where he began publishing as well as selling. In 1906, the company captured an important partner when it became the American distributor of the Everyman's Library series, published by the English firm J. M. Dent. Dutton remained at the helm of his company u...

Lenniger, August.

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Lenniger Literary Agency.

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Morey, Walter

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Children's author Walt Morey was born in Hoquiam, Washington, in 1907. His varied work experiences, which included factory work, forestry, prizefighting, theater management, and deep sea diving, provided Morey with material for stories. After years of writing for pulp magazines, he turned to writing juvenile fiction. Morey's book Gentle Ben became a success and a lasting children's classic. From the description of Walter Nelson Morey papers, 1937-1992. (University of Oregon Libraries...