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Letter from Edna Hoffman Evans to Earl Vance with newspaper clipping
Title
Letter from Edna Hoffman Evans to Earl Vance with newspaper clipping.
Creator
Vance, Earl Lynn, Evans, Edna Hoffman
Abstract/Description
Typewritten letter from a former student of Vance's telling him about her new book being published, what it is like writing while a teacher and also recent articles about her trip to South America. A newspaper clipping about the student's writing career is included with the letter.
Identifier
FSU_HP_2007004_B001_F01_I009
Format
Set of related objects
Hodding Carter
Title
Hodding Carter: A bio-bibliography.
Creator
Pace, Etta Eckles, Srygley, Sara Krentzman, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"The purpose of this paper is to present the life of Hodding Carter, a bibliography of his published books, and an analysis of his contribution as a writer today, as interpreted by reviewers whose criticisms were identified through the Book Review Digest"--Introduction.
Date Issued
1958
Identifier
FSU_akd6755
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Thesis
Southern Observer
Title
Southern Observer: History and analysis, 1953-1956.
Creator
Fulton, Margaret Jane, Gregory, Agnes, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"The purpose of this paper is to give a history and an analysis of the Southern Observer, a magazine devoted to book reviews of works by Southern authors, books about the South and articles of general interest to Southerners. The magazine which began January, 1953, and suspended publication December, 1956, was published by the Tennessee Book Company, Nashville, Tennessee"--Introduction.
Date Issued
1958
Identifier
FSU_akd8987
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Thesis
Bio-bibliography of Marchette Chute
Title
Bio-bibliography of Marchette Chute.
Creator
Armor, June, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"Brief articles about Marchette Chute, her life, and her writings have appeared at various times in the past few years, but in no one place could there be found any account that was extensive or complete. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to bring together information about the life of Miss Chute as well as information about books and articles she has written"--Introduction.
Date Issued
1959
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd4861
Format
Thesis
Randall Jarrell, a young American poet
Title
Randall Jarrell, a young American poet: An interpretation and annotated bibliography of his work.
Creator
Hebert, Patricia, Clapp, Robert George, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"But what of those who are just coming into the foreground, just now in the view of the public's eye? Should not their work be organized and presented in some usable and available form, so that one may more readily and more clearly see their development and growth as literary figures. The writer of this paper is attempting to present one young poet in this manner, trying in a cursory way to trace his development from a student-poet to a mature poet of full literary standing, and endeavoring...
Show more"But what of those who are just coming into the foreground, just now in the view of the public's eye? Should not their work be organized and presented in some usable and available form, so that one may more readily and more clearly see their development and growth as literary figures. The writer of this paper is attempting to present one young poet in this manner, trying in a cursory way to trace his development from a student-poet to a mature poet of full literary standing, and endeavoring in as complete a manner as possible to bring together an annotated listing of all his published works in such a way as to show his subjects, the forms of expression and the themes that he employs in his writings. The paper itself is not meant to be a conclusive study of the man and his works, but instead is meant to be a beginning guide for those who someday will want to make such a study"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1952
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd5092
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Thesis
Marguerite Henry
Title
Marguerite Henry: Contemporary author of children's books.
Creator
Larche, Thelma Beasley, Gregory, Agnes, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"One of the authors who has written many good books for children is Marguerite Henry. Her stories, particularly her horse stories, are very popular with young readers, and the exceptionally fine quality of her work has been recognized and honored time after time by adult authorities. The most distinguished award in the field of children's literature, the Newbery Medal, was won by her inimitable King of the Wind. Several of her works have been translated into foreign languages, published in...
Show more"One of the authors who has written many good books for children is Marguerite Henry. Her stories, particularly her horse stories, are very popular with young readers, and the exceptionally fine quality of her work has been recognized and honored time after time by adult authorities. The most distinguished award in the field of children's literature, the Newbery Medal, was won by her inimitable King of the Wind. Several of her works have been translated into foreign languages, published in Braille, and made into movie scripts. Mrs. Henry was chosen as the subject of this paper because of her importance as an author of children's books. Although she has been a prolific writer in several different fields, she is best known for her contributions to children's literature and only this phase of her work will be considered here. It is hoped that a bio-bibliography of Marguerite Henry may prove of some value to others in addition to being an educational experience for the writer. The study is intended to give a biographical account of the subject, to examine her books for children, and to determine her place in the literary world as evidenced by the critical opinion and reception given her work"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1958
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd5220
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Boat against the current
Title
Boat against the current: A bio-bibliography of F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Creator
Kunkle, Hannah Josephine, Reed, Sarah Rebecca, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"Undertaken from the point of view of the librarian, this appraisal of F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of the controversial figures of the 1920's and 1930's, presents information about his life and work, indicates his acceptance as revealed through reviewers' reactions, and assesses his position as a serious writer. The paper deals only with the following books which have appeared in hard covers: This Side of Paradise, Flappers and Philosophers, The Beautiful and Damned, The Vegetable, The Great...
Show more"Undertaken from the point of view of the librarian, this appraisal of F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of the controversial figures of the 1920's and 1930's, presents information about his life and work, indicates his acceptance as revealed through reviewers' reactions, and assesses his position as a serious writer. The paper deals only with the following books which have appeared in hard covers: This Side of Paradise, Flappers and Philosophers, The Beautiful and Damned, The Vegetable, The Great Gatsby, All the Sad Young Men, Tender is the Night, Taps at Reveille, The Last Tycoon, The Portable F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Crack-Up, Stores, and Afternoon of an Author. The reviews' reactions were secured from reviews located through Book Review Digest"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1959
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd6324
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Theodor Seuss Geisel
Title
Theodor Seuss Geisel: A bio-bibliography.
Creator
Kohn, Verna Summer, Gregory, Agnes, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"The purpose of this paper is to examine the publications for children of Theodor Seuss Geisel and to summarize criticism of his books as found in current periodicals, in an attempt to present a history and evaluation of his work. The procedure followed in this study was first to read all of the books written and illustrated by Theodor Geisel; second, to read all of the articles written about Mr. Geisel; and third, to peruse reviews of his books as they appeared in current periodicals"-...
Show more"The purpose of this paper is to examine the publications for children of Theodor Seuss Geisel and to summarize criticism of his books as found in current periodicals, in an attempt to present a history and evaluation of his work. The procedure followed in this study was first to read all of the books written and illustrated by Theodor Geisel; second, to read all of the articles written about Mr. Geisel; and third, to peruse reviews of his books as they appeared in current periodicals"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1956
Identifier
FSU_historic_AKD6330
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Thesis
Robb White's life and works
Title
Robb White's life and works.
Creator
Kern, Frances E., Clapp, Robert George, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"Because of the interest of her reading public in Robb White's books, the writer in search of a topic for a Master's paper, decided she would like to know more about his life and works. Such a study was felt to be worthwhile in that it would give opportunity for the compiling and assembling, in the absence of adequate biographical and bibliographical materials, those data on White that do exist. Furthermore, it would contribute toward bibliographic competency, an essential in librarianship,...
Show more"Because of the interest of her reading public in Robb White's books, the writer in search of a topic for a Master's paper, decided she would like to know more about his life and works. Such a study was felt to be worthwhile in that it would give opportunity for the compiling and assembling, in the absence of adequate biographical and bibliographical materials, those data on White that do exist. Furthermore, it would contribute toward bibliographic competency, an essential in librarianship, and it would serve as a technique to be employed in the future in giving background information on authors of other children's books"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1957
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd6345
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Thesis
John Roberts Tunis
Title
John Roberts Tunis: His life and books.
Creator
Jones, Eloise Tarpley, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"The purpose of this paper is to bring together information about the life of John Roberts Tunis, 'one of the most influential of contemporary American writers,' and the books he has written. Since the expressed 'purpose of the bio-bibliography is to present biographical and bibliographical material to library users,' this type of study was chosen in relation to Tunis, who has not been studied in this manner before"--Introduction.
Date Issued
1955
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd6356
Format
Thesis
Berry Fleming
Title
Berry Fleming: A bio-bibliographical study.
Creator
Scott, Myra, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"Berry Fleming is a 'middle of the road Southern novelist' who has shown literary skill and a very real talent in his writings. There is a wide diversity of themes in his nine novels. The steady, quiet quality of his work and a strong Southern flavor give his books a clean warmness that makes them distinctive. Because of a personal interest in his works and their contribution to a better understanding of the South, the writer has undertaken this study of Mr. Fleming's life and his works. It...
Show more"Berry Fleming is a 'middle of the road Southern novelist' who has shown literary skill and a very real talent in his writings. There is a wide diversity of themes in his nine novels. The steady, quiet quality of his work and a strong Southern flavor give his books a clean warmness that makes them distinctive. Because of a personal interest in his works and their contribution to a better understanding of the South, the writer has undertaken this study of Mr. Fleming's life and his works. It also seemed advantageous to bring together in one place the biographical and bibliographical material on Mr. Fleming"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1958
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd6664
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Thesis
James Albert Michener
Title
James Albert Michener: A bio-bibliography.
Creator
Scott, Marie G., Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"The purpose of this study is to present the life and books of James Michener with reports of contemporary criticisms of these books. Although the author has written numerous articles and stories, which have appeared in various periodicals, they will not be discussed as this consideration is limited to his books published in the postwar period through the year 1958"--Introduction.
Date Issued
1960
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd6679
Format
Thesis
Burke Davis
Title
Burke Davis: A bio-bibliography.
Creator
Simon, Bradley A., Clapp, Robert George, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"Because librarians need a more comprehensive knowledge of literature and its attendant influences, this writer has selected an author who he believes will test his professional skills in the utilization of the basic tools of librarianship and who will require intensive and extensive use of bibliographic sources. The procedure for this study has been to identify, read, and analyze all available material written by Burke Davis. Because of the few references to Mr. Davis in conventional...
Show more"Because librarians need a more comprehensive knowledge of literature and its attendant influences, this writer has selected an author who he believes will test his professional skills in the utilization of the basic tools of librarianship and who will require intensive and extensive use of bibliographic sources. The procedure for this study has been to identify, read, and analyze all available material written by Burke Davis. Because of the few references to Mr. Davis in conventional biographical tools the predominant biographical material in this paper is from original sources. Correspondence with Mr. Davis and his wife assured this writer of their complete cooperation and assistance in making his study. Several extensive questionnaires, as well as a number of letters, secured information and facts unavailable from any other source. Mr. Davis was gracious enough to answer all queries with exceptional frankness, candor, and insight, and he has been freely quoted in this paper. The purpose of the paper is to provide a sketch of the life of Burke Davis, to survey the critical aspects of his writing to date, and to present a bibliography of his works"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1961
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd6680
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Thesis
Armstrong Sperry
Title
Armstrong Sperry: Juvenile fiction writer.
Creator
Page, Mary Lou, Reed, Sarah Rebecca, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"All of these qualities are readily apparent in Call It Courage, the book which won for Sperry the 1941 Newbery Medal for the most distinguished contribution to children's literature in the year of its publication. It was appreciation of this book and curiosity about its background that led the writer of this paper to select Armstrong Sperry and his writing as her subject. The writer should, perhaps, have begun with an investigation of biographical sources. If she had done so, she would have...
Show more"All of these qualities are readily apparent in Call It Courage, the book which won for Sperry the 1941 Newbery Medal for the most distinguished contribution to children's literature in the year of its publication. It was appreciation of this book and curiosity about its background that led the writer of this paper to select Armstrong Sperry and his writing as her subject. The writer should, perhaps, have begun with an investigation of biographical sources. If she had done so, she would have discovered gaps in information and would have gotten in contact with Sperry himself sooner. Also a knowledge of the experiences connected with each book must surely have added to her enjoyment in reading it. However, that was not the procedure used. Having established through standard bibliographies what books Sperry had written, the writer read them in haphazard order. After consulting the available biographical material, she wrote Armstrong Sperry in care of his most recent publisher, Winston in Philadelphia. In a most cordial reply, which arrived only five days later, Sperry answered her questions about his life, the source of his background materials for recent books, and his work in progress. He added several interesting paragraphs giving his philosophy of writing. Mr. Sperry's letter added greatly to the information gathered from other sources. The first chapter of this paper presents the salient facts of Sperry's life"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1959
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd6683
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Thesis
Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Title
Dorothy Canfield Fisher: Bio-bibliography.
Creator
Payne, Margaret Heald, Srygley, Sara Krentzman, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"Because the writings of such an author as Mrs. Fisher would be helpful to students of regional America, and also because the writer of this paper has a parallel regional background, Dorothy Canfield Fisher seemed a particularily interesting subject for a bio-bibliography. She was a prolific writer, publishing ten novels, many books about the education of children and adults, stories for children, and innumerable short stories and articles. In addition she served on the original committee of...
Show more"Because the writings of such an author as Mrs. Fisher would be helpful to students of regional America, and also because the writer of this paper has a parallel regional background, Dorothy Canfield Fisher seemed a particularily interesting subject for a bio-bibliography. She was a prolific writer, publishing ten novels, many books about the education of children and adults, stories for children, and innumerable short stories and articles. In addition she served on the original committee of selection for the Book-of-the-Month Club for twenty-five years. Family and academic life in the middle-West, and experiences garnered during her travels abroad are reflected in many of her stories, but the major portion of her writings is concerned with Vermont and New England. It is beyond the scope of this paper to include all the literary or critical works by Dorothy Canfield Fisher. The present study endeavors to give the reader a resumé of the events in Mrs. Fisher's life and their influence on her writing as evinced only in her novels, together with a critical evaluation of these works as found in contemporary reviews"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1959
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd6778
Format
Thesis
James Saxon Childers
Title
James Saxon Childers: A bio-bibliography.
Creator
Parker, Julia H., Srygley, Sara Krentzman, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"The purpose of this paper is to determine the significance of Childers' writings in the literature of today as indicated by reviewers. This study is therefore limited to his published works listed in the Book Review Digest"--Introduction.
Date Issued
1959
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd6783
Format
Thesis
bio-bibliography of Carl Jonas
Title
A bio-bibliography of Carl Jonas.
Creator
Pitzer, John D., Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"Born in Omaha, Nebraska, and presently residing in Aspen, Colorado, Carl Jonas has located four of his five novels as well as his two published short stories in the Middle West. Mr. Jonas has written five novels published since 1945, when his first novel appeared. He has written book-length fiction exclusively since that time and it is as a novelist, somewhat regional, then, that we shall regard him. The purpose of this paper is to give a sketch of the life of Carl Jonas, to make a survey of...
Show more"Born in Omaha, Nebraska, and presently residing in Aspen, Colorado, Carl Jonas has located four of his five novels as well as his two published short stories in the Middle West. Mr. Jonas has written five novels published since 1945, when his first novel appeared. He has written book-length fiction exclusively since that time and it is as a novelist, somewhat regional, then, that we shall regard him. The purpose of this paper is to give a sketch of the life of Carl Jonas, to make a survey of the criticism of all of his writing to date, and to present a bibliography of those works"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1958
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd6786
Format
Thesis
James D. Horan
Title
James D. Horan: A bio-bibliography.
Creator
Pastorett, Richard, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"When from time to time Mr. Horan's books have appeared, this writer has been impressed with their fine press; has even on occasion been interested enough to locate copies, sometimes for close reading, sometimes for casual browsing; and has felt that Horan's total output has been of sufficient merit to justify more than casual consideration of his books. This belief is the motivation for this paper, the purpose of which is to bring together for the first time a listing of Mr. Horan's works,...
Show more"When from time to time Mr. Horan's books have appeared, this writer has been impressed with their fine press; has even on occasion been interested enough to locate copies, sometimes for close reading, sometimes for casual browsing; and has felt that Horan's total output has been of sufficient merit to justify more than casual consideration of his books. This belief is the motivation for this paper, the purpose of which is to bring together for the first time a listing of Mr. Horan's works, with descriptions thereof, and a summary of the critics' reactions to his published books. This bibliographical and descriptive report is prefaced by a brief sketch of Horan's life"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1957
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd6788
Format
Thesis
Jean Lee Latham
Title
Jean Lee Latham: A bio-bibliography.
Creator
Livingston, William O., Clapp, Robert George, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"The purpose, then, of this study is to present a biographical account of Miss Latham, and, to determine her place in the field of children's literature on the basis of critical opinion of her biographies expressed in reviews and on the basis of their inclusion in authoritative book selection aids and on best seller lists. Miss Latham was chosen as the subject of this paper, first, because of great admiration for her and her works, and, secondly, because of her stature as an author of young...
Show more"The purpose, then, of this study is to present a biographical account of Miss Latham, and, to determine her place in the field of children's literature on the basis of critical opinion of her biographies expressed in reviews and on the basis of their inclusion in authoritative book selection aids and on best seller lists. Miss Latham was chosen as the subject of this paper, first, because of great admiration for her and her works, and, secondly, because of her stature as an author of young people's biographies. Although she has been a prolific writer of drama, she is now best known for her contributions to young people's literature, and only this phase of her work is considered in this study. Only the eight fictionalized are included in this study of her contributions"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1960
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd6824
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Thesis
Eleanor Estes
Title
Eleanor Estes: A bio-bibliographical study.
Creator
Lowe, Cornelia, Gregory, Agnes, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"In view of the contribution she has made to the field of children's literature and the distinction she has achieved in being awarded the Newbery Medal for one of her books, Eleanor Estes has been chosen as the subject for this study. The purpose is to discover the pertinent and interesting facts of her life and to analyze the reaction to her works in the reviews and criticism. The procedure in compiling data for this study was to read all of Mrs. Estes' books and to study all available...
Show more"In view of the contribution she has made to the field of children's literature and the distinction she has achieved in being awarded the Newbery Medal for one of her books, Eleanor Estes has been chosen as the subject for this study. The purpose is to discover the pertinent and interesting facts of her life and to analyze the reaction to her works in the reviews and criticism. The procedure in compiling data for this study was to read all of Mrs. Estes' books and to study all available articles and reviews that have appeared in current books and periodicals. An appeal was made to Mrs. Estes to supply certain data concerning her life during the last few years. She most graciously responded with interesting and informative letters"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1958
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd6825
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Thesis
Harry Hervey
Title
Harry Hervey: A bio-bibliography.
Creator
Richardson, William B., Rockwood, Ruth H., Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"In spite of Hervey's productiveness and his recognition as a popular author, biographical material about him is available only in scraps scattered through a variety of literature. The majority of his short stories written during the early years of his career are also elusive, since they appeared in current pulp magazines, which are not indexed. It is the purpose of the paper to assemble the available biographical and bibliographical material on Harry Hervey"--Introduction.
Date Issued
1958
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd7203
Format
Thesis
Contributions of Elizabeth Yates to children's and young people's literature
Title
Contributions of Elizabeth Yates to children's and young people's literature.
Creator
Drane, Mary Ellen, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"The purpose of this paper is to give a brief sketch of the life of Elizabeth Yates, bringing out those incidents and experiences that affected her professional career; to summarize the contemporary criticism of her work as to her ability as an author for children and young people; and to assemble a bibliography of her contributions to literature. Miss Yates has written thirty books for children and young people, all of which are listed in the bibliography at the end of the paper. As the...
Show more"The purpose of this paper is to give a brief sketch of the life of Elizabeth Yates, bringing out those incidents and experiences that affected her professional career; to summarize the contemporary criticism of her work as to her ability as an author for children and young people; and to assemble a bibliography of her contributions to literature. Miss Yates has written thirty books for children and young people, all of which are listed in the bibliography at the end of the paper. As the books cover such a wide age range in appeal and vocabulary, it was decided to limit the study to those books intended for ages ten through eighteeen, omitting those publications for children of the primary grades and those for adults"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1957
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd7562
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Thesis
bio-bibliography of Norman Mailer
Title
A bio-bibliography of Norman Mailer.
Creator
Downes, Robin N., Shores, Louis, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"Norman Mailer has often been criticized on the grounds implied above. His naturalistic style has evoked revulsion, his political beliefs ridicule and reproof, and the sensational quality of his material the accusation of dishonesty. Confronted by the writings themselves, and by Mailer's nonfiction essays on art and politics, such reactions appear irrelevant. To the greater understanding of the man, in both artistic and political roles, this paper is devoted"--Introduction.
Date Issued
1957
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd8727
Format
Thesis
Thomas Merton, Trappist monk
Title
Thomas Merton, Trappist monk: A bio-bibliography.
Creator
Manion, Marietta G., Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"A knowledge of bibliography and facility in the use of bibliographic tools is of great importance to librarians. For this reason this writer selected as her Master's paper a project that would further this knowledge and this facility: a brief biography of Thomas Merton, whose writings have brought much satisfaction to this writer, and a complete bibliography of his works that have appeared as trade books to the present time. Such presentation of an author and his works has been defined by...
Show more"A knowledge of bibliography and facility in the use of bibliographic tools is of great importance to librarians. For this reason this writer selected as her Master's paper a project that would further this knowledge and this facility: a brief biography of Thomas Merton, whose writings have brought much satisfaction to this writer, and a complete bibliography of his works that have appeared as trade books to the present time. Such presentation of an author and his works has been defined by William Howard Huff as a bio-bibliography. Excluded from this study are the works which have appeared in collections by other authors which, in most cases, are incorporated in one of Merton's books"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1956
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd8731
Format
Thesis
Nathanael West
Title
Nathanael West: His life and works.
Creator
English, Thomas George, Reed, Sarah Rebecca, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"Today, more than seventeen years after his death, West's novels are beginning to appear in selection lists, and his reputation as a writer has been firmly established. The purpose of this paper is to present evidence in support of the contention that West's novels now deserve a place on the shelves of every major academic and public library. The body of the study is concerned with the growth of his literary reputation and with the recent accelerated interest in his works as indicated by the...
Show more"Today, more than seventeen years after his death, West's novels are beginning to appear in selection lists, and his reputation as a writer has been firmly established. The purpose of this paper is to present evidence in support of the contention that West's novels now deserve a place on the shelves of every major academic and public library. The body of the study is concerned with the growth of his literary reputation and with the recent accelerated interest in his works as indicated by the appearance of their titles in creditable selection aids and other important reference tools"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1958
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd8771
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Floyd Phillips Gibbons
Title
Floyd Phillips Gibbons: A biographical and bibliographical study.
Creator
Eastin, Leroy Kerr, Reed, Sarah Rebecca, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"This writer, having been acquainted with Mrs. Zelda Gibbons Mayer, sister of Floyd Gibbons, talked with her to determine what information on the famous journalist might be extant among the family records. The inquiry revealed that not only was Mrs. Mayer willing to make available an appreciable amount of unpublished material, but that Mrs. Mayer's younger brother, Mr. Edward Gibbons, also was prepared to provide considerable information for such a project. At Mrs. Mayer's suggestion, this...
Show more"This writer, having been acquainted with Mrs. Zelda Gibbons Mayer, sister of Floyd Gibbons, talked with her to determine what information on the famous journalist might be extant among the family records. The inquiry revealed that not only was Mrs. Mayer willing to make available an appreciable amount of unpublished material, but that Mrs. Mayer's younger brother, Mr. Edward Gibbons, also was prepared to provide considerable information for such a project. At Mrs. Mayer's suggestion, this writer also solicited the assistance of the writer James Warner Bellah, whose subsequent letter has contributed substantially to the available information. The problem, then, was to determine a convenient and concise form for presenting the details of Gibbons' life and writings in such a way that the information would be readily accessible. After a study of various types of reference works, the writer elected to use the form of a bio-bibliography in preparing this professional paper in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Master's degree in Library Science. The first of three parts is a brief biography of Floyd Gibbons, in which the main events of his life are described and discussed with respect to their effect upon what Gibbons wrote. The second is a report and summary of the reactions of the reading public at large and of various reactions of the reading public at large and of various critical reviewers to Floyd Gibbons' books. Following these is a bibliography of works by and about Floyd Gibbons, with an introduction which explains fully its contents and organization"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1957
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd8793
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Thesis
Robert McCloskey
Title
Robert McCloskey: Contemporary author-illustrator.
Creator
Emfinger, Lois P., Gregory, Agnes, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"The purpose of this paper is to gain a better understanding of Robert McCloskey's works through a study of his life in relation to his books and through a critical analysis of his works as found in contemporary reviews by outstanding people in the field of children's literature"--Introduction.
Date Issued
1955
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd8843
Format
Thesis
Southern Authors' Award
Title
The Southern Authors' Award.
Creator
Schaap, Mary Elaine, Reed, Sarah Rebecca, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"Because the Southern Authors' Award concerned books about the Southern region, this writer sought to evaluate their contribution to Southern literature through the reviews appearing in the Book Review Digest. This medium was chosen, because the writer is not qualified to analyze critically each book as to its importance. The procedure followed in this paper was: (1) to obtain background information relative to the Southern Author Award, (2) to gather up-to-date information from available...
Show more"Because the Southern Authors' Award concerned books about the Southern region, this writer sought to evaluate their contribution to Southern literature through the reviews appearing in the Book Review Digest. This medium was chosen, because the writer is not qualified to analyze critically each book as to its importance. The procedure followed in this paper was: (1) to obtain background information relative to the Southern Author Award, (2) to gather up-to-date information from available sources, or from the award winners themselves, in order to write a sketch of each author, (3) to evaluate the Southern Authors' Award books through their reviews in Book Review Digest, and (4) to summarize the findings of this paper. Two Florida State University Library School Master's Studies were of aid to this writer in determining the form for the presentation of the data"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1956
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd8947
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Thesis
Louis Slobodkin
Title
Louis Slobodkin: Contemporary author-illustrator of children's books.
Creator
Farthing, Betty Jean, Rockwood, Ruth H., Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"To encourage children to read with pleasure one approach may be to include works of humor among the selections. This requires a knowledge, on the part of the selector, of children's authors who are outstanding in presenting humor on a child's level of understanding. In this field one of the most successful is Louis Slobodkin, who has both written and illustrated children's books. Consideration of these works is the purpose of this paper, which presents the life of Slobodkin with emphasis on...
Show more"To encourage children to read with pleasure one approach may be to include works of humor among the selections. This requires a knowledge, on the part of the selector, of children's authors who are outstanding in presenting humor on a child's level of understanding. In this field one of the most successful is Louis Slobodkin, who has both written and illustrated children's books. Consideration of these works is the purpose of this paper, which presents the life of Slobodkin with emphasis on his development as an illustrator: reviews and summarizes the critic's opinion of the seventeen books that he has contributed to children's literature, and gives a bibliography of his works"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1957
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd8953
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Thesis
Marguerite De Angeli
Title
Marguerite De Angeli: Author-illustrator of children's books.
Creator
Franklin, Joan E., Gregory, Agnes, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"The purpose of this paper is to draw together in one place an account of the life of this popular author-illustrator, sketches of the books which she has written and illustrated, and critical comments on her works as found in contemporary reviews. Although Marguerite de Angeli has illustrated stories written by other authors, they will not be discussed in this paper as this study is limited to the books both written and illustrated by Mrs. de Angeli. A listing of these stories, however, may...
Show more"The purpose of this paper is to draw together in one place an account of the life of this popular author-illustrator, sketches of the books which she has written and illustrated, and critical comments on her works as found in contemporary reviews. Although Marguerite de Angeli has illustrated stories written by other authors, they will not be discussed in this paper as this study is limited to the books both written and illustrated by Mrs. de Angeli. A listing of these stories, however, may be found in the Appendix"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1956
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd8968
Format
Thesis
Into simple channels
Title
Into simple channels: The rebellion of Budd Schulberg.
Creator
Suydam, Mary Suhr, Rockwood, Ruth H., Florida State University
Abstract/Description
"The purpose of this paper is to bring into focus a picture of Budd Schulberg's life in relation to his work since both the man and his work are of concern to a librarian. Schulberg's books are widely read in this country and throughout the world. Many biographical and autobiographical articles have appeared; but they have been scattered in a wide variety of periodicals, newspapers, and standard biographical reference sources. All of his books have been reviewed and discussed, but never as a...
Show more"The purpose of this paper is to bring into focus a picture of Budd Schulberg's life in relation to his work since both the man and his work are of concern to a librarian. Schulberg's books are widely read in this country and throughout the world. Many biographical and autobiographical articles have appeared; but they have been scattered in a wide variety of periodicals, newspapers, and standard biographical reference sources. All of his books have been reviewed and discussed, but never as a complete, related body of work. There has been no previous attempt to gather all information about him and his writing into one informative, interpretive source"--Introduction.
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Date Issued
1958
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd9189
Format
Thesis
Thomas Sugrue
Title
Thomas Sugrue: His life and works.
Creator
Urban, Elizabeth H., Reed, Sarah Rebecca, Florida State University
Abstract/Description
Thomas Sugrue, novelist, poet, philosopher, and radio commentator, was also one of the ablest reporters of his time. To understand this complex man and the influences which molded him, a study was made of his work exclusive of his journalistic writings, which were not available locally. Since at present there is neither a complete bibliography of Sugrue's works, nor any complete biographical account of him, this paper attempts to bring together as much information as possible about his life...
Show moreThomas Sugrue, novelist, poet, philosopher, and radio commentator, was also one of the ablest reporters of his time. To understand this complex man and the influences which molded him, a study was made of his work exclusive of his journalistic writings, which were not available locally. Since at present there is neither a complete bibliography of Sugrue's works, nor any complete biographical account of him, this paper attempts to bring together as much information as possible about his life and work. For early biographical information about Sugrue, the dreamer and doer, it relies heavily upon Stranger in the Earth, his autobiography which takes him up to the age of thirty when he was stricken with his crippling illness. For the remaining fifteen years, which were the most fruitful period of his writing career, the study contains materials collected from the usual biographical and bibliographical tools and from Sugrue's relatives and friends, notably his wife, Mary Margaret Ganey Sugrue, and his close friend, Hugh Lynn Cayce.
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Date Issued
1958
Identifier
FSU_historic_akd9361
Format
Thesis
My garden of memory
Title
My garden of memory: an autobiography.
Creator
Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith
Identifier
431918327, 212453, FSDT212453, fsu:104604
Format
E-book