Myron
David
Orr
Born:
05/28/1896
Caro
,
MI
Died: 12/01/1986
Parents: Fred H. Orr, Katherine Orr
Spouse: Thelma Warner
Children: Sally Orr Putnam
Address(es):
Last known address:
Ossineke , MI
Died: 12/01/1986
Parents: Fred H. Orr, Katherine Orr
Spouse: Thelma Warner
Children: Sally Orr Putnam
Address(es):
Last known address:
Ossineke , MI
Writings
Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zeus Speaks | Fiction | Adult | Michigan : MacGregor Press | 1985 | |
The Outlander - Setting: Mackinac Island |
Fiction , Michigan | Adult | New York : Thomas Bouregy, Ryerson Press | 1959 | |
Mission to Mackinac | Historical Fiction , Michigan | Adult | New York, Dodd, Mead | 1956 | |
Citadel of the Lakes - John Jacob Astor's efforts to monopolize the fur trade of Mackinac island during the war of 1812 extend to gangsterism and treason. Sold over two million copies |
Historical Fiction , Michigan | Adult | New York : Dodd, Mead | 1952 | |
Cathedral in the Pines | Fiction , Michigan | Adult | Detroit : Capper Harmon Slocum | 1938 | |
White Gold: a Mystery Romance of the Great Lakes | Fiction , Michigan | Adult | Detroit : Capper Harmon Slocum | 1936 | |
Rubber Lines; Compensation; and, a Puff of Smoke - "A scrapbook containing clippings of three stories appearing serially in the Michigan farmer, Detroit, 1931-1935." |
Non Fiction , Michigan | Adult | Detroit, Mich. : The Michigan Farmer | 1935 | |
- Wrote 4 operas while in law school | Produced by the Detroit College of Law | 1920 | |||
Other writings: - Over 200 short stories and essays |
Fiction , Non Fiction | Adult |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
The 2nd edition of Michigan Authors notes: Dr. Orr, a 'Fifth Generation Michiganite', has had over two hundred short stories and essays published in American, Canadian, and British publications."
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Education:
Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
---|---|---|---|
Attended | Michigan State Normal School (Eastern Michigan University) | Ypsilanti , MI |
Career:
Position | Organization | Location | Date |
---|---|---|---|
English and History Professor | Alpena Community College | Alpena , MI | 1957 -1970 |
Lawyer with his father | Caro , MI | 1942 | |
Forest Ranger, Reporter, Farmer, Great Lakes Sailor, Locomotive Fireman, Accountant, Auditor, and Musician | |||
- Wrote, directed, staged minstrel-musical comedy shows | Catholic Central High School | Alpena , MI | |
Teacher | Brookville | New York | |
Editor(for 1 year) | Owosso Times | Owosso , MI | |
Teacher | Rutgers University | New Brunswick | |
Captain
- Served in World War I, World War II |
U. S. Marine Corps |
Other Resources:
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