Andover Author - Munro Leaf
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Author and illustrator of children's books, Munro Leaf (1905-1976) lived in Andover from 1955 to 1975. He is best known for The Story of Ferdinand (1936) and his "can be fun" series. He also wrote a long running monthly feature for Ladies Home Journal and was an English instructor at Phillips Academy for one year. [1] The Munro Leaf papers are held in the Archive and Special Collections at the Free Library of Philadelphia. [2]
REFERENCES
- ↑ Deaths: Munro Leaf, The Andover Bulletin, Winter/Spring 1977.
- ↑ Munro Leaf Papers
SEE ALSO
- Andover Townsman, November 5, 1964. p. 4,5.
- Andover Street Lists, 1955-1975.
- American National Biography, vol. 13, pages 325-326.
- Lawrence Eagle Tribune, December 22, 1976. p. 1
- From Every Walk of Life, Famous Have Called Andover Home. Andover Townsman October 7, 1999, p.23A (Andover 2000 section)
- "Famous People Who Call Andover Home", Andover Townsman Centennial Issue, July 21, 1998, page 38A.
- Munro Leaf
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