Mary Jane Carr Papers

Collection

Identifier: CLRC-745

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Mary Jane Carr papers contain a corrected typescript for the children's book Young Mac of Fort Vancouver, written by Carr and published in 1940.

Dates

circa 1940

Creator

Carr, Mary Jane, 1895-1988 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical Sketch

Mary Jane Carr was born in Portland, Oregon and attended St. Mary's College in her home state. She was the associate editor of the Catholic Sentinelfor several years and then worked on the Oregonianbefore writing children's books. Her first book for children was Children of the Covered Wagonwhich was a selection of the Junior Literary Guild as was her second book, Young Mac of Fort Vancouver.

Biographical Source: Something About the Author, v.2, pp. 50-51.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection contains typescript and notes for one children's book written by Mary Jane Carr.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mary Jane Carr

Subjects

Authors, American -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Children's literature, American Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Cree Indians -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Fur traders -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Manuscripts for publication Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus