Elizabeth Yates Papers 1944-1948.

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Elizabeth Yates Papers 1944-1948.

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The collection documents the writing of a children's author for three books: Wind of Spring, Nearby and Beloved Bondage. The collection includes first drafts, manuscripts, galley proofs and page proofs for these three novels. There is also a small amount of personal memorabilia including a photo of her home, a childhood poem and portrait of the author.

2.5 linear feet 6 boxes

Keene State College, Wallace E. Mason Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7765485

Keene State College, Wallace E. Mason Library

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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....