Marian
Austen
Waite
Born:
05/17/1889
Syracuse
,
NY
Died: 07/01/1975
Parents: J Waite and Jennie May Cate
Spouse: Herbert Wallace Magoon
Children: Wallace Herbert; Donald
Died: 07/01/1975
Parents: J Waite and Jennie May Cate
Spouse: Herbert Wallace Magoon
Children: Wallace Herbert; Donald
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Boy of Ephesus - as Marian Austin Waite Magoon. |
Fiction , Drama | Children | New York : Longmans, Green | 1960 | |
|
Ojibway Drums - Takes place in Birch Island, Canada. |
Fiction , Adventure | Children | New York, Longmans, Green | 1955 | |
|
Little Dusty Foot - as Marian W. Magoon. (Publication Years: 1948, 1961) |
Fiction , Adventure | Children | New York : Longmans, Green/Eau Claire, Wis. : E.M. Hale | 1948 -1961 | |
|
I Smell the Devil - Co-authored with Elizabeth Carey |
Mystery | Adult | New York, Toronto, Farrar & Rinehart, inc. | 1943 | |
|
The Emperor's Nephew; a Story of Charlemagne - as Marian Austin Magoon. |
Historical Fiction | Children | New York, Toronto, Farrar & Rinehart, inc. | 1942 | |
|
Other writings: - She wrote for many magazines |
Children |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
1st ed. says, " I was born in New York State but have lived in Michigan for 50 years and regard myself as a Michigan woman. Summers I live alone on an island surrounded by an Ojibway Indian Reservation. I am writing another book but don't have a name for it yet."
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Inclusion in biographical or critical works:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
|
Michigan Authors 1st ed., 2nd ed.
- Award recvd for following years: 1960, 1980 |
1960 -1980 |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) | Syracuse University | Syacuse , NY | 1906 |
| Master of Arts (A. M.) | University of Michigan | Ann Arbor , MI | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) | University of Michigan | Ann Arbor , MI |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retired after 33 years as Emeritus Professor of English | Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti , MI | 1925 -1958 |
| Teacher | Chelsea , MI | ||
| Teacher | Lansing , MI | ||
| Teacher | Ypsilanti Central | Ypsilanti , MI |
Other Resources:
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Other Comments:
There is some confusion on the spellings of her names. Mariion or Marian, both are found. Social Security Death Index lists her as Marian. The Alumni Record and General Catalogue of Syracuse University lists her as Marion. MeLCat searhes produce both spellings.
Last Modified On: 6/2/2014 12:00:00 AM