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Fisher (Margery T.) papers
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Description
Margery Turner Fisher (1913-1992) was an author and critic. She taught English at Oundle School (1939-45), organized courses
on reading and writing for pleasure, and created her own journal, Growing point, for reviewing children's books. The collection
consists of journals, annotated card index, illustrations, notes, correspondence, clippings, published books, manuscripts,
maps, photographs, lectures, articles and reviews, and memorabilia.
Background
Fisher was born Margery Turner in 1913 in Camberwell, London, England; B.Litt and MA from Somerville College, Oxford; became
author and critic; taught English at Oundle School, 1939-45; organized courses on reading and writing for pleasure for the
National Federation of Women's Institutes; in 1962, created her own journal, Growing point, for reviewing children's books;
publications include Field day (1951), Intent upon reading: a critical appraisal of modern fiction for children (1961), Matters
of fact: aspects of non-fiction for children (1972), Who's who in children's books (1975), and The bright face of danger (1986);
she died on December 24, 1992 in Northampton, England.
Extent
98.5 linear feet
(25 boxes, 2 cartons, and 42 oversize boxes)
Restrictions
Property rights to the physical objects belong to UCLA Library Special Collections. All other rights, including copyright,
are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright
and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
Availability
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