Myron
David
Orr
Born:
05/28/1896
Caro,
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |||
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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
Inclusion in biographical or critical works:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Literary Michigan by the Michigan Council for the Humanities | 1988 |
|
Michigan in Fiction - Michigan Department of Education |
1976 |
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Michigan Authors, 1st ed., 2nd ed., 3rd. ed. - Publication years: 1960, 1980, 1993 |
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| American Authors and Books |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduated | Detroit College of Law | Detroit, MI | 1928 |
| - Student in School of Military Government | Columbia University | New York City, NY | |
| Master of Arts (M.A.) in English | New York University | New York City, NY | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | New York University | New York City, NY | |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| English and History Professor | Alpena Community College | Alpena, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1957-1970 |
| Lawyer with his father | Caro, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 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, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | |
| Teacher | Brookville | New York, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | |
| Editor(for 1 year) | Owosso Times | Owosso, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | |
| Teacher | Rutgers University | New Brunswick | |
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Captain - Served in World War I, World War II |
U. S. Marine Corps |
Other Resources:
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