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Mary Augusta Dickerson
Born September 22, 1876
New York, New York
Died 31 March 1962 (aged 85)
Chicago
Occupation author of children's books and cook books
Nationality American
Writing period Twentieth century

Mary Augusta Dickerson (1876-1962), also known as Mary Dickerson Donahey, was an author of children's books and cook books.[1]

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[edit] Early life

Dickerson was born in New York City on September 22, 1876. Her parents were Alfred James Dickerson and Nancy Augusta (Huggins) Dickerson. She graduated from the St. Mary's school in New York City as valedictorian. The school later merged with St. Garriel's School in Peekskill, New York.

[edit] Adult life

Dickerson began writing children's stories, articles and poem verses for newspapers and magazines in 1896. She was then associated with the New York Journal in 1898 as a reporter for a short time. Donahey later then took on a full time career as a special writer for the Cleveland Plain Dealer that same year. Her career there extended into 1905.

Dickerson married William Donahey on August 16, 1905, then becoming Mary Dickerson Donahey.[1] She was also known as Mrs. William Donahey. They met while they both worked at Cleveland Plain Dealer.[2] She introduced him to some traditional children's stories while they were working there which helped to inspire him to become a comic strip writer and illustrator.[2][3] He had missed out on these normal childhood stories because he was an introverted child and spent much of his childhood alone.[4]

[edit] Clubs and Societies

Dickerson was associated with or a member of the following:

  • Society of Midland Authors
  • Cleveland Writers Club
  • Writers Guild
  • Episcopalian
Pickle Barrel cabin
Pickle Barrel cabin
  • Club Matrix

[edit] Other

Dickerson, along with her husband William Donahey, owned the Pickle Barrel House in Grand Marais, Michigan.[3] This was their summer home where they found it inspirational to write their children's books and comic strips.[3] It is now a tourist attraction.[3]

[edit] Works

Mary Dickerson Donahey's 1916 Prince Without a Country book cover
Mary Dickerson Donahey's 1916 Prince Without a Country book cover
Mary Dickerson Donahey's 1914 The Adventures of a Happy Dolly book cover
Mary Dickerson Donahey's 1914 The Adventures of a Happy Dolly book cover

Mary Augusta Dickerson, writing under her married name Mary Dickerson Donahey, wrote the following books:

  • The Wonderful Wishes of Jacky and Jean 1905
  • The Castle of Grumpy Grouch a Fairy Story 1908
  • Mysterious Mansions 1909
  • Down Spider Web Lane: A Fairy Tale 1909
  • Through the Little Green Door 1910
  • The Adventures of a Happy Doll 1914
  • The Magical House of Zur 1914
  • The Prince Without a Country 1916
  • Lady Teddy Comes to Town 1919
  • The Talking Bird and Wonderful Wishes of Jacky and Jean 1920
  • The Teenie Weenie Man's Mother Goose 1921
  • The Calorie Cook Book Menus for Reducing, for Upbuilding, for Maintenance 1923
  • The Calorie Cook Book 1923
  • Peter and Prue 1924
  • Best Tales for Children 1924
  • Cupboard Love: My Book of Recipes 1929
  • The Tavern of Folly 1930
  • The Cooking Pots of Grand Marais 1930
  • The Spanish McQuades, the Lost Treasure of Zavala 1931
  • Mary Lu 1937
  • Apple Pie Inn 1942
  • The Castle of Grumpy Grouch 1948
  • Mystery in the Pines 1950

[edit] Example of work

The Prince Without a Country, New York: Barse & Hopkins, 1916, page 71

“ He wasnt awkawrd anymore, or rough coated, or puppyish. In the twinkling of an eye he had changed into a big fine French poodle with a clipped body, a shaggy, lion head, a tasseled tail, and silky bracelets of black hair about his slender legs. ”

The Adventures of a Happy Dolly, New York: Barse & Hopkins, 1914, page 11

“ But none of the other dolls was any wiser than I. Not so wise, for the doll next me, a silly, black-haired thing in yellow, was frightened and cried and started a baby doll crying too. It was pretty dreadful for a while, and what I would have done to quiet the foolish things I can't guess, if I'd had to do it all alone.

But there were two funny, plucky little Jap dollies there too, and they laughed at the baby doll and the black-haired one, while I comforted them and so we got them quiet at last.

"There's no use getting frightened till you're sure you're going to be hurt. Then don't cry. Just think of a way out," I told them. And the boy Jap stood up in his funny little red dressing-gown sort of suit and made me a stiff bow.

"Those words are bravest I have heard from any doll in this so honorable country," he said. "Honorable Miss, you are wise as you are beautiful." Then he made me another bow, and the black-haired doll got so angry she forgot to be frightened and we had no more trouble with her. She didn't even join in when we talked together. And we did have such funny, interesting talks, that queer, dear little Japanese boy and I!

 ”

[edit] References

  • Who's who Among North American Authors, p. 1080, Golden Syndicate Publishing Company (1967), Original at University of Michigan.

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ a b More information on William Donahey. Retrieved on 2008-05-17.
  2. ^ a b William Donahey's Teenie Weenies. Retrieved on 2008-05-17.
  3. ^ a b c d Weird Michigan: Your Travel Guide to Michigan's Local Legends. Retrieved on 2008-05-21.
  4. ^ Meet the Teenie Weenies. Retrieved on 2008-05-24.


Persondata
NAME Mary Augusta Dickerson
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Mary Dickerson Donahey
SHORT DESCRIPTION author of children's books
DATE OF BIRTH 22 September 1876
PLACE OF BIRTH New York, New York
DATE OF DEATH 31 March 1962
PLACE OF DEATH Chicago, Illinois


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