Miriam E. Mason
Miriam E. Mason | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 23, 1900 |
| Died | February 20, 1973 |
| Alma mater | Indiana University, University of Missouri, and Ball State University |
| Occupation | Children's book author |
Miriam Evangeline Mason (1900 – 1973) was an American writer best known for her books for children.
Biography
Mason was born on January 23, 1900, in Goshen, Indiana.[1] Her parents, Benjamin Franklin Mason and Laura Gessaman Mason, were farmers with a family of seven.[2] Mason was Lutheran.[3][4]
When she was a student, she lived in Martinsville, Indiana.[5] She attended Martinsville High School, Indiana University, the University of Missouri, and Ball State University.[6] She married M.M. Swain in 1924. They divorced. She had one daughter, Kathleen.[3]
Mason taught for several years and also worked in advertising and publishing.[3][4]
Her books were published under her maiden name of Miriam E. Mason.[7] Six of her books received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews: Matilda and Her Family;[8] The Middle Sister;[9] A Lion for Patsy;[10] Caroline and Her Kettle Named Maud;[11] A Small Farm for Andy;[12] and Becky and Her Brave Cat, Bluegrass.[13] In addition to her books for children, she wrote hundreds of articles, short stories, and plays.[2]
She made appearances to speak to children and adults throughout her career as an author.[14][7][5]
She died on February 20, 1973, in Batesville, Indiana, at her home.[2][15][16][17][18] She had lived in Batesville since the early 1940s.[19]
Her papers are held at Indiana State University.[20]
Selected works
Children's books
- The Little Story House. Illustrated by Elfreda Burns. Beckley-Cardy, 1935.[21]
- Smiling Hill Farm. Illustrated by Kate Seredy. Junior Literary Guild and Ginn, 1937.
- O Happy Day! Illustrated by Mabel Woodbury. Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1939.
- Home is Fun. Photographs by J.C. Allen and son. Beckley-Cardy, 1939.
- Susannah, the Pioneer Cow. Illustrated by Maud and Miska Petersham. Macmillan, 1941.[22]
- Matilda and Her Family. Illustrated by Meg Wohlberg. Macmillan, 1942.[8]
- Timothy Has Ideas. Illustrated by Berta Hader and Elmer Hader. Macmillan, 1943.[9]
- Little Jonathan. Illustrated by George and Doris Hauman. Macmillan, 1944.
- Happy Jack. Illustrated by George and Doris Hauman. Macmillan, 1945.[23]
- The Middle Sister. Illustrated by Grace Paull. Macmillan, 1947.[24]
- A Lion for Patsy. Illustrated by Vera Neville. McKay, 1947.[10][25]
- Hoppity. Illustrated by Kurt Wiese. Macmillan, 1947.[26]
- A Pony Called Lightning. Illustrated by Clarence William Anderson. Macmillan, 1948.
- A House for Ten. Illustrated by Kate Seredy. Ginn, 1949.
- This Is Our Valley. With Sister Marguerite McArdle. Illustrated by Charlotte Ware. Ginn, 1949.[27]
- Herman, the Brave Pig. Illustrated by George and Doris Hauman. Macmillan, 1949.[28]
- The Gray-Nosed Kitten. Illustrated by Marie C. Nichols. Houghton Mifflin, 1950.[29][30]
- Hominy and His Blunt-nosed Arrow. Illustrated by George and Doris Hauman. Macmillan, 1950.
- Three Ships Came Sailing in: a Story of John Smith's Jamestown. Illustrated by Charles V. John. Bobbs-Merrill, 1950.[31]
- Caroline and Her Kettle Named Maud. Illustrated by Kathleen Voute. Macmillan, 1951.[11] Later edition illustrated by Joseph Escourido.[32]
- Young Mr. Meeker and His Exciting Journey to Oregon. Illustrated by Sandra James. Bobbs-Merrill, 1952.
- Yours with Love, Kate. Illustrated by Barbara Cooney. Houghton Mifflin, 1952.
- Broomtail, Brother of Lightning. Illustrated by Barbara Cooney. Houghton Mifflin, 1952.[33]
- The Major and His Camels. Illustrated by Zhenya Gay. Macmillan, 1953.
- The Sugarbush Family. Illustrated by Zhenya Gay. Macmillan, 1954.[34]
- Miss Posy Longlegs. Illustrated by Maud and Miska Petersham. Macmillan, 1955.[35]
- Benjamin Lucky. Illustrated by Vee Guthrie. Macmillan, 1956.[36]
- Freddy. Illustrated by Vee Guthrie. Macmillan, 1957.[37][38]
- Katie Kittenheart. Illustrated by Charles Geer. Macmillan, 1957.[39]
- A Small Farm for Andy. Illustrated by Vee Guthrie. Macmillan, 1958.[12][40]
- John Smith: Man of Adventure. Illustrated by Charles Freeman. Houghton Mifflin, 1958.[41]
- Mr. Meadowlark. Illustrated by Marie C. Nichols. Hastings House, 1959.[42][43][44]
- The Baby Jesus. Illustrated by Johannes Troyer. Macmillan, 1959.[45]
- Becky and Her Brave Cat, Bluegrass. Illustrated by Robert MacLean. Macmillan, 1960.[13][46]
- Miney and the Blessing. Illustrated by Dorothy Bayley Morse. Macmillan, 1961.[47]
- Hoppity. [different edition] Illustrated by Cyndy Szekeres. Macmillan, 1962.
- Stevie and His Seven Orphans. Illustrated by John Gretzer. Houghton Mifflin, 1964.[48]
- Scared Kitten. Illustrated by Adrina Zanazanian. Macmillan, 1967.[49]
- Caroline and the Seven Little Words. Illustrated by Paul Frame. Macmillan, 1967.
- Sara and the Winter Gift. Illustrated by Paul Frame. Macmillan, 1968.[50]
Childhood of Famous Americans series
- Dan Beard, Boy Scout. Illustrated by Paul Laune. Bobbs-Merrill, 1953.
- Daniel Boone: Wilderness Trailblazer. Illustrated by Harve Stein. Houghton Mifflin, 1961.
- Frances Willard, Girl Crusader. Illustrated by Leslie Goldstein. Bobbs-Merrill, 1961.[51]
- John Audubon, Young Naturalist. Also published with the title Young Audubon, Boy Naturalist. Illustrated by Cathy Morrison. Bobbs-Merrill, 1943. Patria Press, 2006.[52]
- Kate Douglas Wiggin, the Little Schoolteacher. Illustrated by Vance Locke. Bobbs-Merrill, 1958.
- Mark Twain, Boy of Old Missouri. Illustrated by Henry S. Gillette. Bobbs-Merrill, 1962.
- Mary Mapes Dodge, Jolly Girl. Illustrated by Sandra James. Bobbs-Merrill, 1962.[53]
- William Penn, Friendly Boy. Illustrated by Lawrence Dresser. Bobbs-Merrill, 1962.
Magic Bridge Readers
- Crawford: And Other Stories Long and Short. Prentice-Hall, 1963.
- Little Bunny Little: And Other Stories You Can Read. Prentice-Hall, 1963.
- The Birthday Cake: And Other Stories to Enjoy. Prentice-Hall, 1963.
- The Pink Pig: And Other Stories For You. Prentice-Hall, 1964.
Other works
- The Third Little Stocking. 1931. [play][54][55]
- The King Eternal; an Easter Service of Readings and Songs. Eldridge Entertainment House, 1932. [play]
- "Jonathan's Lucky Money." Illustrated by George and Doris Hauman. In A, B, C, Go! A Completely New Selection of Outstanding Children's Stories and Poems Compiled for Enrichment Reading by a Distinguished Editorial Board of Children's Librarians. [Edited by] Rosemary E. Livsey. Crowell-Collier, 1962. [poem]
References
- ^ "Our Land, Our Literature: Literature - Miriam E. Mason". digitalresearch.bsu.edu. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ a b c "Miriam Evangeline Mason." Gale Literature: Contemporary Authors, Gale, 2007. Gale Literature Resource Center. Accessed 15 Mar. 2023.
- ^ a b c "Miriam E(vangeline) Mason (1900-)." Something About the Author, edited by Anne Commire, vol. 2, Gale, 1971, pp. 183-185. Gale Literature: Something About the Author. Accessed 15 Mar. 2023.
- ^ a b "Miriam M. Swain, Authoress, Former Resident, Dies". The Reporter-Times. 1973-02-22. p. 14. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ a b "Author Speaks". The Indianapolis Star. 1967-03-26. p. 65. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ "Hoosier Author Dies at Home in Goshen". The Terre Haute Tribune. 1973-02-22. p. 19. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ a b "Children's Author Will Speak Here Friday During Book Week". Palladium-Item. 1953-11-15. p. 8. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ a b "Book Review: Matilda and Her Family". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ a b "Book Review: Timothy Had Ideas". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ a b "Book Review: A Lion for Patsy". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ a b "Book Review: Caroline and Her Kettle Named Maud". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ a b "Book Review: A Small Farm for Andy". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ a b "Book Review: Becky and Her Brave Cat, Bluegrass". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ "Hoosier Author to Address A.C.E." Journal and Courier. 1952-04-14. p. 4. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ "Miriam Mason Swain Obit". The Indianapolis News. 1973-02-21. p. 5. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ "More about Miriam Mason Swain". The Indianapolis News. 1973-02-21. p. 4. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ "Author of Children's Books -- Rites at Batesville for Mrs. Swain, 73". Greensburg Daily News. 1973-02-22. p. 8. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ "Alpine House Setting for Children's Story". The Times-Mail. 1971-08-01. p. 20. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ Struewing, S. Jean (2009). The Batesville Area. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7385-6132-5.
- ^ "Collection: Miriam E. Mason collection | ArchivesSpace Public Interface". archives.isl.lib.in.us. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ Catalog of Copyright Entries: Books. Library of Congress, Copyright Office. 1936.
- ^ Mason, Miriam E. (1941). Susannah, the Pioneer Cow; Illustrations by Maud and Miska Petersham. Macmillan.
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- ^ "Book Review: The Middle Sister". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ The Publishers Weekly. F. Leypoldt. July 1947.
- ^ "Book Review: Hoppity". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ "This is our valley | WorldCat.org". www.worldcat.org. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ "Book Review: Herman, The Brave Pig". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ "Book Review: The Gray-Nosed Kitten". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ Office, Library of Congress Copyright (1951). Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series: 1950. Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
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- ^ Office, Library of Congress Copyright (1965). Catalog of Copyright Entries, Third Series: Maps and atlases. U.S. Library of Congress, Copyright Office.
- ^ "Book Review: Broomtail". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ "Book Review: The Sugarbush Family". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
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- ^ Appalachian Children's Literature: An Annotated Bibliography. McFarland. 2010-04-13. ISBN 978-0-7864-6019-9.
- ^ "Book Review: Miney and the Blessing". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ "Book Review: Stevie and His Seven Orphans". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
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- ^ "Book Review: Sarah and the Winter Gift". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ Mason, Miriam E. (1961). Frances Willard.
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