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UCLA Library Special Collections
Title: Margery Turner Fisher papers
Creator:
Fisher, Margery Turner
Identifier/Call Number: LSC.0355
Physical Description:
98.5 linear feet
(25 boxes, 2 cartons, and 42 oversize boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1937-1992
Abstract: 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.
Physical Location: Stored off-site. All requests to access special collections material must be made in advance using the request button located
on this page.
Language of Material: Materials are in English.
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UCLA Catalog Record ID
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Margery Turner Fisher papers (Collection 355). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young
Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.
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Processed by Manuscripts Division staff, 1998.
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Biography
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.
Scope and Content
Collection consists of journals, annotated card index, illustrations, notes, correspondence, clippings, published books, manuscripts,
maps, photographs, lectures, articles and reviews, and memorabilia.
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Subjects and Indexing Terms
Women periodical editors -- England -- Archives.
Women authors, English -- 20th century -- Archives.
Fisher, Margery Turner, 1913-1992--Archives.