Nannine Joseph papers, 1930-1976.

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Nannine Joseph papers, 1930-1976.

Collection comprises literary manuscripts and correspondence from clients of American literary agent Nannine Joseph, as well as legal documents and photographs. Major correspondents include Elinore Denniston, Benjamin Fine, Maud Lovelace, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Mark Van Doren, Lorena A. Hickok and William A. Robinson. Collection includes multiple manuscripts by Marie Brett-Perring and Beverly Haskell Lee.

10.5 linear ft. (7 containers)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8100034

University of Oregon Libraries

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Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962

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Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving First Lady throughout her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office (1933-1945). She was an American politician, diplomat, and activist who later served as a United Nations spokeswoman. A shy, awkward child, starved for recognition and love, Eleanor Roosevelt grew into a woman with great sensitivity to the underprivileged of all creeds, races, and nations. Her constant work to improve their lot made her one of the most loved–...

Denniston, Elinore, 1900-1978

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Van Doren, Mark, 1894-1972

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Correspondence to Lewis Mumford from Mark Van Doren and his wife, Dorothy Van Doren. From the description of Letters, 1965-1978, to Lewis Mumford. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155877479 Mark Van Doren was an American author, scholar, and educator. He is probably best remembered for his long tenure as Columbia professor, where he was noted for his inspired Humanities courses and respect for students. His poetry was meticulously well-crafted and gr...

Fine, Benjamin, 1905-1975

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Journalist. From the description of Reminiscences of Benjamin Fine : lecture, 1957. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 86147480 Benjamin Fine was born on September 1, 1905 in Attleboro, Massachusetts and spent his youth in the Massachusetts/ Rhode Island area. In 1928 he received a B.S. degree from Rhode Island State College. In 1933, Fine earned a Master of Science degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of...

Lovelace, Maud Hart, 1892-1980

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Born in Minnesota in 1892, Maud Hart Lovelace based her fictional Big Valley stories on her hometown of Mankato and her characters on her family and friends. From the description of Maud Hart Lovelace papers, 1942-1971 [manuscript]. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 749991902 ...

Joseph, Nannine

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Nannine Joseph was a literary agent for Eleanor Roosevelt from 1947-1962. She was also a literary agent for Franklin D. Roosevelt for a short time (1931-1934). At one time, she worked for Brandt and Brandt Literary Agency. From the guide to the Nannine Joseph papers, 1930-1976, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries) Joseph was a literary agent for Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1931-1934, and for Eleanor Roosevelt, 1947-1962. From t...

Hickok, Lorena A.

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Newspaper reporter, author. Hickok (1893-1968) was a close friend of Eleanor Roosevelt. She was assigned to cover Mrs. Roosevelt during the 1932 Presidential campaign. She worked with the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, 1933-1936, and was the author of several books on Eleanor Roosevelt and Helen Keller. From the description of Papers, 1913-1962. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155523285 ...

Lee, Beverly Haskell

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