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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
Format: Thesis

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
Format: Thesis

Title: A bio-bibliographic study of Christopher Fry: Poet-playwright.
Creator: Duggan, Kathryn Lee, Gregory, Agnes, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "It is the purpose of this writer to present as completely as possible an analysis of these innovations and characteristics which account for Christopher Fry's meteoric rise to fame. This writer has undertaken a study of Christopher Dry for several reasons. An initial interest and enthusiasm for his works aroused a natural curiosity to know more about the writer himself. Secondly, a venture of this nature, which attempts to give as full bibliographic detail as is possible, will serve as a...
Show more"It is the purpose of this writer to present as completely as possible an analysis of these innovations and characteristics which account for Christopher Fry's meteoric rise to fame. This writer has undertaken a study of Christopher Dry for several reasons. An initial interest and enthusiasm for his works aroused a natural curiosity to know more about the writer himself. Secondly, a venture of this nature, which attempts to give as full bibliographic detail as is possible, will serve as a disciplinary experience for a prospective librarian. Also, this writer feels that a study of this kind may be useful as a starting point for a further and more penetrating investigation of Christopher Fry's work"--Introduction.
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Date Issued: 1954
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd8735
Format: Thesis

Title: A bio-bibliographic study of Margaret Wise Brown.
Creator: Newton, Alma Watson, Clapp, Robert, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "Some six months after the death of Margaret Wise Brown in November, 1952, Ellen Lewis Buell stated that she was the author of more than seventy books, and pointed out that with her passing the children's book publishing world had lost one of 'its most prolific writers.' An obituary notice gave the number of her publications as one hundred books 'under own name and pseudonyms.' The pseudonyms--Timothy Hay, Golden MacDonald, Juniper Sage--represented, according to Miss Brown, 'clear-cut...
Show more"Some six months after the death of Margaret Wise Brown in November, 1952, Ellen Lewis Buell stated that she was the author of more than seventy books, and pointed out that with her passing the children's book publishing world had lost one of 'its most prolific writers.' An obituary notice gave the number of her publications as one hundred books 'under own name and pseudonyms.' The pseudonyms--Timothy Hay, Golden MacDonald, Juniper Sage--represented, according to Miss Brown, 'clear-cut writing personalities and distinct styles' differing from each other and from Margaret Wise Brown so greatly that, from the first draft of a book, it was perfectly clear to her just which one of her literary personalities was doing the writing. This remarkable statement, the discrepancy in the count of her books, and a curiosity about a writer who could produce in a life span of little more than forty years such a great number of books, be it seventy or one hundred, are the motivations for this paper. Its purpose is to compile from various sources a literary biography of Margaret Wise Brown and to establish the canon of her writing"--Introduction.
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Date Issued: 1959
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd9326
Format: Thesis

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

Title: Bio-bibliography of Miss Lillian Smith.
Creator: Morehouse, Letty, Reed, Sarah Rebecca, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "Often there is interest in living authors for whom information about their lives and writings has not been gathered together in any one place. In seeking material about Miss Lillian Smith, the writer of this paper found no complete bibliography of her writings; no complete biography. The purpose of the paper, therefore, is to set forth, in the form of a bio-bibliography, the life and works of Miss Smith"--Introduction.
Date Issued: 1956
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd9318
Format: Thesis

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

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
Format: Thesis

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
Format: Thesis

Title: Caroline Gordon, contemporary southern writer.
Creator: Masters, Alice Jean, Gregory, Agnes, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "The purpose of this paper is to present the life of Caroline Gordon in relation to her works and to give a critical evaluation of her works as found in contemporary reviews. The procedure followed in writing the paper was first to seek out all the novels, short stories, and critical articles written by Miss Gordon and the articles written about her. Tools that were useful in compiling the list were Essay and General Literature Index, Fiction Catalog, International Index to Periodicals,...
Show more"The purpose of this paper is to present the life of Caroline Gordon in relation to her works and to give a critical evaluation of her works as found in contemporary reviews. The procedure followed in writing the paper was first to seek out all the novels, short stories, and critical articles written by Miss Gordon and the articles written about her. Tools that were useful in compiling the list were Essay and General Literature Index, Fiction Catalog, International Index to Periodicals, Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature, and Short Story Index. Next all of the works of Caroline Gordon and all of the articles written about her works that were available were read. Critical reviews of her writings were traced through Book Review Digest and the original reviews were examined with care. Chapter I gives a sketch of Caroline Gordon's life; Chapter II discusses the novels of Miss Gordon; and Chapter III discusses her short stories and critical articles. A brief summary evaluates her works as adjudged by critics; and a bibliography of sources consulted concludes the paper"--Introduction.
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Date Issued: 1955
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd9794
Format: Thesis

Title: A consideration of the English writings of Salvador de Madariaga.
Creator: Rahn, Lynne D., Clapp, Robert George, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "This paper will consider the critical reception of Madariaga's major English works by the important reviewing media in England and the United States. The Book Review Digest has been the major tool in gathering data. Its concise summaries of books have been used to indicate the scope and content of the books. It has also been used as a source of critical opinion found in the general reviewing media. In addition, scholarly journals in special fields of Madariaga's interest have been consulted...
Show more"This paper will consider the critical reception of Madariaga's major English works by the important reviewing media in England and the United States. The Book Review Digest has been the major tool in gathering data. Its concise summaries of books have been used to indicate the scope and content of the books. It has also been used as a source of critical opinion found in the general reviewing media. In addition, scholarly journals in special fields of Madariaga's interest have been consulted for reviews of books which pertain to their respective fields"--Introduction.
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Date Issued: 1957
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd7560
Format: Thesis

Title: The contribution of Laura Ingalls Wilder to the field of literature for children.
Creator: Himes, Mae, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "The purpose of this paper is to present the life and works of Laura Ingalls Wilder with special attention paid to those influences that have given her work an enduring quality and to give a critical evaluation of her work as found in reviews written by experts in the field of children's literature"--Introduction.
Date Issued: 1955
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd9201
Format: Thesis

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
Format: Thesis

Title: Daphne du Maurier: A study of her life and works.
Creator: Nelson, Vanda Ora B., Rockwood, Ruth H., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "It may be said that one of the most important characteristics of the professional librarian is his familiarity with bibliographic methods. This is due to the fact that the librarian is responsible for the accessibility of the knowledge found within the library's collections, and that in carrying out his responsibility, he must utilize bibliography. As one authority has put it, bibliography leads the inquirer, 'through channels as well-defined as are the entrances to harbors, to the...
Show more"It may be said that one of the most important characteristics of the professional librarian is his familiarity with bibliographic methods. This is due to the fact that the librarian is responsible for the accessibility of the knowledge found within the library's collections, and that in carrying out his responsibility, he must utilize bibliography. As one authority has put it, bibliography leads the inquirer, 'through channels as well-defined as are the entrances to harbors, to the particular record or records of communication which contain the information or other matter which he seeks.' Because it was felt that she needed practice in acquiring skill in this 'art of communication,' the writer decided to undertake as a graduate paper a study which would involve bibliographic investigation, a study in the form of a bio-bibliography. In choosing an author as the subject of the bio-bibliography, it was necessary to select one who might be claimed as being within the province of librarianship. Miss Daphne du Maurier, the prominent English novelist, was chosen as the subject of the paper for several reasons"--Introduction.
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Date Issued: 1956
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd9321
Format: Thesis

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

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
Format: Thesis

Title: Elizabeth Enright: A bio-bibliography.
Creator: Celian, Jacqueline Joan, Srygley, Sara Krentzman, Florida State University
Date Issued: 1959
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd9015
Format: Thesis

Title: Elizabeth Janet Gray (Mrs. Morgan Vining): A bio-bibliography.
Creator: Adair, Helen, Srygley, Sara Krentzman, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "'Librarians have been forced increasingly into bibliographic activity, and have in the process developed important bibliographic techniques and forms.' The type of bibliography depends upon its use or need as a means of communication. A bio-bibliography is believed to be the most useful media for the subject chosen for this paper because the life and the works about the subject have never been brought all together. It is hoped that through this paper the reader may find readily accessible...
Show more"'Librarians have been forced increasingly into bibliographic activity, and have in the process developed important bibliographic techniques and forms.' The type of bibliography depends upon its use or need as a means of communication. A bio-bibliography is believed to be the most useful media for the subject chosen for this paper because the life and the works about the subject have never been brought all together. It is hoped that through this paper the reader may find readily accessible information relevant to materials by and about Elizabeth Janet Gray (Mrs. Morgan Vining)"--Introduction.
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Date Issued: 1953
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd9199
Format: Thesis

Title: Esther Forbes, contemporary New England writer.
Creator: Walters, Helen, Galloway, Louise, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "This paper has two purposes: (1) to bring together for the first time, and make available for future reference, biographical and bibliographical material concerning Miss Forbes and her works; and (2) to present an analysis of the evaluation accorded her publications. The procedure followed in gathering this material was to check such sources as Cumulative Book Index, Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature, International Index, Short Story Index, Biography Index, Essay and General Literature...
Show more"This paper has two purposes: (1) to bring together for the first time, and make available for future reference, biographical and bibliographical material concerning Miss Forbes and her works; and (2) to present an analysis of the evaluation accorded her publications. The procedure followed in gathering this material was to check such sources as Cumulative Book Index, Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature, International Index, Short Story Index, Biography Index, Essay and General Literature Index, Book Review Digest, and the various indexes in the field of American literature. Each of the titles is analyzed on a basis of its reviews in periodicals and by its listing in the A.L.A. Catalog, the Fiction Catalog, the Bookman's Manual, the Children's Catalog, the Standard Catalog for High School Libraries, as well as other recognized selection guides"--Introduction.
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Date Issued: 1958
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd9142
Format: Thesis

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
Format: Thesis

Title: George Orwell: The man and his work.
Creator: Lewis, Rodger C., Reed, Sarah Rebecca, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "But Orwell did not write as an educator nor even as a disciple armed with a priori principles; he wrote as a twentieth-century man whose God was just a trace of mystery but who could courageously construct a moral life on what he found this side of the grave. His philosophy as revealed in his writings is treated in this paper, the purpose of which is to examine in the light of critical opinion Orwell's work consisting of books and essays. In presenting the findings, the plan of the paper is...
Show more"But Orwell did not write as an educator nor even as a disciple armed with a priori principles; he wrote as a twentieth-century man whose God was just a trace of mystery but who could courageously construct a moral life on what he found this side of the grave. His philosophy as revealed in his writings is treated in this paper, the purpose of which is to examine in the light of critical opinion Orwell's work consisting of books and essays. In presenting the findings, the plan of the paper is to give a biographical sketch preceding the discussion of his novels and full-length books"--Introduction.
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Date Issued: 1957
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd5229
Format: Thesis

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

Title: Helen Topping Miller: A study of her life and novels.
Creator: Wiley, Sidney Jeanette, McBride, Otis, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "It is the purpose of this paper to present something of the life and works of Helen Topping Miller, a brief biography, and concise summaries of her novels"--Introduction.
Date Issued: 1955
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd9133
Format: Thesis

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

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

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

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

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
Format: Thesis

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

Title: José Ortega y Gasset: A bio-bibliographical study.
Creator: Potter, Edith Grace, Clapp, Robert George, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "The choice of a specific subject demanded more thought. The writer's interest in Spanish literature, acquired through previous courses, suggested the possibility of choosing a Spanish author who would be fairly well known to English-speaking readers and who had had some works translated into English. José Ortega y Gasset fulfilled these conditions, and a study of his life and works seemed to this writer a challenging topic. The reading of several of Ortega's works had aroused an interest in...
Show more"The choice of a specific subject demanded more thought. The writer's interest in Spanish literature, acquired through previous courses, suggested the possibility of choosing a Spanish author who would be fairly well known to English-speaking readers and who had had some works translated into English. José Ortega y Gasset fulfilled these conditions, and a study of his life and works seemed to this writer a challenging topic. The reading of several of Ortega's works had aroused an interest in his ideas and a desire to know more about his personality and his literary works. The results of this investigation are given in the body of this paper, a bio-bibliographical study. The first section is a brief account of the life of Ortega y Gasset, with emphasis on the events which influenced his thinking and writing. The second section deals with the philosophical concepts of Ortega as expressed in his books. The third section is a bibliography of his works which have been translated into English, giving the theme of each, an indication of the reaction of critics, and a listing of the sources of criticisms. Following is an Appendix listing Ortega's works in Spanish, excluding articles in periodicals and magazines"--Introduction.
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Date Issued: 1955
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd6803
Format: Thesis

Title: Journal of a foreign correspondent: The life and works of William L. Shirer.
Creator: Talbott, Thelma Mae, Galloway, Louise, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "This paper is an attempt to familiarize librarians and others with William L. Shirer, an author in the field of history and foreign affairs, both subjects of great concern to anyone wishing to understand the problems confronting the world today. Only through a knowledge of the events of the past can the events of the present and the future be understood, and it is the responsibility of the library to disseminate the ne[ce]ssary information. Therefore, the material in this paper should assist...
Show more"This paper is an attempt to familiarize librarians and others with William L. Shirer, an author in the field of history and foreign affairs, both subjects of great concern to anyone wishing to understand the problems confronting the world today. Only through a knowledge of the events of the past can the events of the present and the future be understood, and it is the responsibility of the library to disseminate the ne[ce]ssary information. Therefore, the material in this paper should assist librarians in evaluating the books of William L. Shirer for inclusion in their respective libraries"--Introduction.
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Date Issued: 1961
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd9190
Format: Thesis

Title: Kate Seredy: A bio-bibliography.
Creator: Sutor, Peggy M., Gregory, Agnes, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "In spite of being noted for their materialism, Americans have advanced further than any other country in both stimulating and satisfying children's curiosity and respecting their individuality by providing them with inviting libraries overflowing with good literature. In accomplishing this the United States has fostered the work of many foreign writers and artists, who have blended their own heritage and culture with modern American life. Among these foreign born author-artists of children's...
Show more"In spite of being noted for their materialism, Americans have advanced further than any other country in both stimulating and satisfying children's curiosity and respecting their individuality by providing them with inviting libraries overflowing with good literature. In accomplishing this the United States has fostered the work of many foreign writers and artists, who have blended their own heritage and culture with modern American life. Among these foreign born author-artists of children's books is Kate Seredy, whose creative work in such books as The Good Master and The White Stag gives her a rightful place among the outstanding artists of this age. The purpose of this paper is to show how her early Hungarian life and her later absorption into American society influenced her stories and pictures to contribute to the vast wealth of children's books. This will be done by a brief biography of her life and a discussion of her works"--Introduction.
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Date Issued: 1955
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd9177
Format: Thesis

Title: Katherine Anne Porter: A biographical and bibliographical study.
Creator: Foust, Nell Christina, Clapp, Robert George, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "Katharine Anne Porter, since the appearance of her first work, Flowering Judas, in 1930, has achieved a place of distinction among American writers. It has been said of her that 'Few persons have built so solid a reputation on so small a published output.' With the emergence of Miss Porter as a figure of importance on the literary horizon, it seems fitting to make readily accessible for those who might be interested a list of works by her and works about her. The bibliography which has been...
Show more"Katharine Anne Porter, since the appearance of her first work, Flowering Judas, in 1930, has achieved a place of distinction among American writers. It has been said of her that 'Few persons have built so solid a reputation on so small a published output.' With the emergence of Miss Porter as a figure of importance on the literary horizon, it seems fitting to make readily accessible for those who might be interested a list of works by her and works about her. The bibliography which has been undertaken to achieve this consists of two parts: an annotated bibliography of works by her and a checklist of works about her. In each case the bibliography is as complete as available materials permit"--Introduction.
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Date Issued: 1951
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd8951
Format: Thesis

Title: Lloyd Cassel Douglas: A bio-bibliography.
Creator: Wise, Kenda, Moreland, Harold E., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "This paper is a study of Lloyd Douglas' works to show how he developed a type of inspirational novel based on the messages of successful living he had so adequately proclaimed from the pulpit. It was felt that the best way to present an over all picture of the life and works of Lloyd Douglas was in a bio-bibliography"--Introduction.
Date Issued: 1955
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd9137
Format: Thesis

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
Format: Thesis

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

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
Format: Thesis

Title: Nancy Hale: Bio-bibliography.
Creator: Hoffer, Frank Boyd, Reed, Sarah Rebecca, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "The purpose of this paper is to bring together information about the life of Nancy Hale, one of the superior story-tellers among writers today, and about the published books that she has written. In spite of the rather extensive recognition which Miss Hale has received, there seems to be a dearth of biographical material about her; and this material is available only in bits and pieces of information dispersed throughout a wide body of literature. Her writings too are somewhat elusive since...
Show more"The purpose of this paper is to bring together information about the life of Nancy Hale, one of the superior story-tellers among writers today, and about the published books that she has written. In spite of the rather extensive recognition which Miss Hale has received, there seems to be a dearth of biographical material about her; and this material is available only in bits and pieces of information dispersed throughout a wide body of literature. Her writings too are somewhat elusive since many of them appear in magazines which are not included in any of the indexing services"--Introduction.
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Date Issued: 1956
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd9196
Format: Thesis

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
Format: Thesis

Title: The novels and plays of Rose Franken.
Creator: McLendon, Ethel M., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "A concern for those 'details which most people don't care about' is the 'province' of all professional librarians and in the selection of a topic for a professional paper this writer has had as a concern the finding of a topic that would foster and further bibliographic competency. As a result an author who is not well-known or recognized in literary circles, but one who has afforded much pleasure and enjoyment to the popular reading public, was chosen. This author, Rose Franken, was...
Show more"A concern for those 'details which most people don't care about' is the 'province' of all professional librarians and in the selection of a topic for a professional paper this writer has had as a concern the finding of a topic that would foster and further bibliographic competency. As a result an author who is not well-known or recognized in literary circles, but one who has afforded much pleasure and enjoyment to the popular reading public, was chosen. This author, Rose Franken, was selected for three reasons. The first was that, her personal life having been a thing apart and biographical material thus limiter, the promise of finding and relating fugitive material about her offered a challenge. The second was that, her plots and themes having been repeated often, the possibility of finding their connections seemed a worthy endeavor. The third was that, Franzen having been published in book separate and omnibus editions under similar titles, the discovery of the relationships between the original printing and omnibus editions was held of interest and use. Consideration of her literary output has been limited to works printed in book form, with the exception of one novel, Claudia, the Diary of a Marriage, which, although it has not appeared between hard covers, was included because it is the concluding volume of the 'Claudia' stories"--Introduction.
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Date Issued: 1955
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd9793
Format: Thesis

Title: The Pulitzer Prize novels, 1944-1959: An appraisal.
Creator: Heath, Graham, Gregory, Agnes, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "In the process of book selection, literary award winners are given careful scrutiny, but a work should not be automatically selected simply because it has won an award. The librarian should familiarize himself with the background of the award-making bodies and should find out as much as possible about the quality and desirability of their selections. Careful attention should be given to the critics and other literary authorities in order to insure the most worthwhile and suitable additions...
Show more"In the process of book selection, literary award winners are given careful scrutiny, but a work should not be automatically selected simply because it has won an award. The librarian should familiarize himself with the background of the award-making bodies and should find out as much as possible about the quality and desirability of their selections. Careful attention should be given to the critics and other literary authorities in order to insure the most worthwhile and suitable additions to the collection. Such an endeavor is the purpose of this paper, which specifically is a consideration of the Pulitzer Prize novels covering the period from 1944 through 1959. The scope of the appraisal was limited to this period because there is a previous work, a master's thesis by Charlotte Georgi of the University of North Carolina, which treated the field of fiction from the first award through 1943. Thirteen prize-winners have been chosen during this period, there having been three years in which no award was given. Since fiction is in great demand, in many libraries, it was decided that a study of the most prestigious award given for fiction in this country would be both interesting and valuable to the writer and that it would be somewhat of an aid to public librarians in their selections for this area of the collection. That is, it is hoped that the appraisal of these novels will furnish standards for selecting fiction"--Introduction.
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Date Issued: 1960
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd9053
Format: Thesis

Title: Rebecca West: A bio-bibliography.
Creator: Patton, Ida Ruth, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "The procedure followed in writing this paper has been to read and analyze these significant publications of Rebecca West and all available information concerning her life. Publications and their editions were identified in The United States Catalog, Cumulative Book Index, and the Library of Congress Catalogs. Bibliographic tools used in the search for biographical information include Essay and General Literature Index, Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature, International Index to...
Show more"The procedure followed in writing this paper has been to read and analyze these significant publications of Rebecca West and all available information concerning her life. Publications and their editions were identified in The United States Catalog, Cumulative Book Index, and the Library of Congress Catalogs. Bibliographic tools used in the search for biographical information include Essay and General Literature Index, Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature, International Index to Periodical Literature, New York Times Index, and Biography Index"--Introduction.
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Date Issued: 1959
Identifier: FSU_historic_acr8240
Format: Thesis

Title: Rivers of America series in the South.
Creator: Hefty, Edna Dee, Galloway, Louise, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: This study first briefly discusses the Rivers of America series as a whole, with regard to its origin, its plan, and its public acceptance. Next there is a discussion of the volumes about Southern rivers, including an analysis of the authors' qualifications, organization, scope, treatment, reviewer's opinions, and recommendations by library book selection aids of each volume. Incidental treatment is given to the illustrator's qualifications and the general use of art work in the volumes. The...
Show moreThis study first briefly discusses the Rivers of America series as a whole, with regard to its origin, its plan, and its public acceptance. Next there is a discussion of the volumes about Southern rivers, including an analysis of the authors' qualifications, organization, scope, treatment, reviewer's opinions, and recommendations by library book selection aids of each volume. Incidental treatment is given to the illustrator's qualifications and the general use of art work in the volumes. The summation attempts to show the success or failure of these volumes about Southern rivers to meet the criteria outlined for the series in the prospectus and to indicate some basic changes in the contents, the variety of reviewers' attitudes through the years, and the importance of these books as Southern regional writing.
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Date Issued: 1959
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd9050
Format: Thesis

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
Format: Thesis

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

Title: Rumer Godden: A bio-bibliography.
Creator: Kemp, Elaine F., Gregory, Agnes, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "Quite aside from her books about India, Miss Godden has contributed notably in another area of great interest to American readers, that of childhood and adolescence. There is increasing consciousness of the importance of comprehending the inner life of children, so that adults may deal more sympathetically with their problems. Miss Godden writes with sensitivity and subtlety of the thoughts, emotions and values which children cannot express for themselves. For these reasons, Rumer Godden...
Show more"Quite aside from her books about India, Miss Godden has contributed notably in another area of great interest to American readers, that of childhood and adolescence. There is increasing consciousness of the importance of comprehending the inner life of children, so that adults may deal more sympathetically with their problems. Miss Godden writes with sensitivity and subtlety of the thoughts, emotions and values which children cannot express for themselves. For these reasons, Rumer Godden seemed to be an author well worth studying as a subject for a bio-bibliography. This choice was confirmed by checking the Standard Catalog for High School Libraries, the Standard Catalog for Public Libraries, the Fiction Catalog, and the Bookman's Manual which list a generous number of her works. The decision to do a bio-bibliography was made in order to obtain skill in bibliographic research as an essential tool for the librarian. The paper is limited to the books for adults and excludes the books written for children and stories and articles which have appeared in periodicals"--Introduction.
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Date Issued: 1961
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd6328
Format: Thesis

Title: Sidney Howard, American dramatist: A bio-bibliographic study.
Creator: Massonneau, Suzanne, Clapp, Robert George, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "The choice of Sidney Howard as the subject of this paper was frankly determined by the fact that this writer has, over the past several years, developed a considerable interest in twentieth century American drama. Howard presents a particularly interesting case, for his more serious and well thought-out plays rank with the better realistic dramas of his time, while the less conscientious efforts show a relationship to the immature playwriting of the previous generation. Whether or not Howard...
Show more"The choice of Sidney Howard as the subject of this paper was frankly determined by the fact that this writer has, over the past several years, developed a considerable interest in twentieth century American drama. Howard presents a particularly interesting case, for his more serious and well thought-out plays rank with the better realistic dramas of his time, while the less conscientious efforts show a relationship to the immature playwriting of the previous generation. Whether or not Howard alone would be considered a cardinal figure in the development of the American drama might be open to question. Nevertheless, it may be safely said that he played a part of considerable importance in the maturing process through which our drama went during the third and fourth decades of the twentieth century"--Introduction.
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Date Issued: 1952
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd9795
Format: Thesis

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
Format: Thesis

Title: Stuart Cloete: His life and works.
Creator: Burgess, Betty Cleveland, Reed, Sarah Rebecca, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "In assembling the information necessary for a study of a writer such as Stuart Cloete, a neophyte librarian will not only become better acquainted with the life and work of a well-known author but will also gain a useful working knowledge of the major reference tools found in most libraries. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to bring together the available biographical and bibliographical materials concerning Stuart Cloete, his life and work. The first part of the paper will consist of an...
Show more"In assembling the information necessary for a study of a writer such as Stuart Cloete, a neophyte librarian will not only become better acquainted with the life and work of a well-known author but will also gain a useful working knowledge of the major reference tools found in most libraries. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to bring together the available biographical and bibliographical materials concerning Stuart Cloete, his life and work. The first part of the paper will consist of an account of Stuart Cloete's life. The second part will contain a brief description of his books included in Book Review Digest, together with reports of the reviewers' reactions to these works"--Introduction.
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Date Issued: 1960
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd9740
Format: Thesis

Title: A study of the First book series.
Creator: Oser, Anita K., Galloway, Louise, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: The First Book of Airplanes, published in 1944 under the title The First Book of Flying and since revised three times, is the initial book issued by Franklin Watts, Inc., as a part of the prolific 'First Book Series.' Since that time, 99 more titles have been issued, bringing the total to 100. Although the publisher indicated 100 as the official number of books in the series as of May 15, 1959, this writer actually located 108 books published by Franklin Watts, Inc., with the title The First...
Show moreThe First Book of Airplanes, published in 1944 under the title The First Book of Flying and since revised three times, is the initial book issued by Franklin Watts, Inc., as a part of the prolific 'First Book Series.' Since that time, 99 more titles have been issued, bringing the total to 100. Although the publisher indicated 100 as the official number of books in the series as of May 15, 1959, this writer actually located 108 books published by Franklin Watts, Inc., with the title The First Book of ---. However, since the publisher includes only 100 titles in the series, the list of 99 titles in the Franklin Watts, Inc. catalog of books for spring and summer 1959 and 1 title listed in the Franklin Watts catalog in the Publishers' Trade List Annual and not included in the other list were chosen as the group of books to be discussed in this paper. The purpose of this extensive series is 'to create a group of individual non-fiction titles which would give a child both information and understanding on a subject when he first becomes interested in it.' The present writer intends to examine thoroughly the 'First Book Series' in terms of the claims made by the publisher and to determine by examination of a selected number of individual titles and analysis of reviewers' reactions the extent to which these claims are justified.
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Date Issued: 1959
Identifier: FSU_historic_akd9328
Format: Thesis

Theses and Dissertations (53)	+ -
Digitized Theses and Dissertations (53)	+ -

Authors, American (26)	+ -
Women authors, American (10)	+ -
Authorship (7)	+ -
Children's stories (6)	+ -
American fiction (5)	+ -

Children's literature, American (5)	+ -
Women and literature (5)	+ -
American literature (4)	+ -
Authors, English (4)	+ -
Illustrators (3)	+ -
American drama (2)	+ -
Authors, Spanish (2)	+ -
Children's literature (2)	+ -
Illustration of books (2)	+ -
Women authors (2)	+ -
American poetry (1)	+ -
Authors, South African (1)	+ -
Awards (1)	+ -
Children's literature in series (1)	+ -
Children's stories, American (1)	+ -
Christianity (1)	+ -
Dramatists, English (1)	+ -
Frontier and pioneer life in literature (1)	+ -
Historical fiction, American (1)	+ -
Horror tales, English (1)	+ -
Illustrated children's books (1)	+ -
Inspiration (1)	+ -
Journalists (1)	+ -
Literature (1)	+ -
Manners and customs (1)	+ -

Brown, Margaret Wise (1)	+ -
Childers, James Saxon (1)	+ -
Chute, Marchette (1)	+ -
Cloete, Stuart (1)	+ -
Davis, Burke (1)	+ -

De Angeli, Marguerite (1)	+ -
Douglas, Lloyd C. (Lloyd Cassel) (1)	+ -
Du Maurier, Daphne (1)	+ -
Enright, Elizabeth (1)	+ -
Estes, Eleanor (1)	+ -
Fisher, Dorothy Canfield (1)	+ -
Fitzgerald, F. Scott (Francis Scott) (1)	+ -
Fleming, Berry (1)	+ -
Forbes, Esther (1)	+ -
Franken, Rose (1)	+ -
Fry, Christopher (1)	+ -
Gibbons, Floyd Phillips (1)	+ -
Godden, Rumer (1)	+ -
Gordon, Caroline (1)	+ -
Hale, Nancy (1)	+ -
Henry, Marguerite (1)	+ -
Hervey, Harry (1)	+ -
Horan, James D. (James David) (1)	+ -
Howard, Sidney Coe (1)	+ -
Latham, Jean Lee (1)	+ -
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