Ernest
Jack
Sharpsteen
Born:
07/08/1888
Wyoming Twp.
,
MI
Died: 1976
Parents: Washington Irving Sharpsteen, Amelia Adelaid Sharpsteen
Spouse: Serece Doreene
Died: 1976
Parents: Washington Irving Sharpsteen, Amelia Adelaid Sharpsteen
Spouse: Serece Doreene
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan: Its Emblem and Environments: Descriptive Narrative Rhythm | Michigan , Poetry | Adult | Adams Press | 1973 | |
| Some Look But Do Not See the Wonders of Nature: a Book of Verse | Poetry | Adult | Adams Press | 1972 | |
| Century Wit and Humor | Poetry | Adult | Patterson Printing | 1966 | |
| Remembering : New Narrative Poems About the Good Ole Days | Poetry | Adult | Newt Publications | 1966 | |
| Jack Squires, a Scout with Kit Carson;a True Historical Narrative of the Early West | Non Fiction , History | Adult | Newt | 1965 | |
| Verse to Live By | Poetry | Adult | Pyramid | 1963 | |
|
Tall Tales of Newago Newt: Over 500 Narratives of the North Woods Selected From Mr. Sharpe's Published Writings of the Past 30 Years - Newago Newt is a folk character originated by Sharpe |
Fiction , Michigan | Adult , Children , Teen | Pyramid | 1962 | |
| Memories of Yesteryear | Poetry | Adult | Adams Press | 1960 | |
| Narratives of Nature | Poetry | Adams Press | 1960 | ||
| One Life-Autobiography and Verse | Non Fiction , Poetry | Adult | Dean Hicks Company | 1950 | |
|
Adventures of Windy - From Tall tales of Newaygo Newt. |
Short Stories | Adult , Children , Teen | Grand Rapids, Mich. : Patterson Printing Co | 1944 | |
| Bugle, the Smart Dog | Fiction , Short Stories | Adult | Grand Rapids, Mich. : Patterson Print. Co. | 1944 | |
| His Wife's First Husband: a One-Act Comedy | Drama | Adult | T.S. Dennison & Company | 1928 | |
| A Rural Belle: a One-Act Comedy | Drama | Adult | T.S. Dennison & Company | 1927 | |
| Red Thread of Guilt: a Mystery Drama in Four Acts | Drama | Adult | T.S. Dennison & Company | 1927 | |
| The Rat | Drama | Adult | Central Play Company | 1924 |
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Poet
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Outstanding Friend to Libraries, Michigan Library Association | 1972 |
Inclusion in biographical or critical works:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Michigan Authors, 3rd ed. | 1993 |
|
Contemporary Authors
- Contemporary Authors - Obituary, volume(s) 110 |
1984 |
| Michigan Authors, 2nd ed. | 1980 |
| Michigan Poets | 1964 |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Public Schools | Grand Rapids , MI |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circus Performer, Clown | |||
| Freelance writer | |||
| Vaudeville Actor, Director, Playwright | |||
| Founder | Jugville and Newt Publications |
Other Resources:
Other Comments:
He willed his estate to the White Cloud Public Library which renamed it the E. Jack Sharpe Public Library.
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