Margaret Farrand Thorp
Margaret Farrand Thorp (1891–1970) was a writer, English professor, and journalist. Thorp published six books, including five biographies. She is most noted for her 1939 work America at the Movies [1] and her 1949 work Female Persuasion: Six Strong-Minded Women.
Early life and education
Thorp was born to Wilson Farrand and Margaret Walker Farrand in
In 1909, Thorp graduated from the
Journalism and service during WWI
After her bachelor's studies, Thorp worked on the writing staff of
Following her return to the United States, Thorp, served as the director of publicity and as an assistant professor of English at Smith College from 1921 to 1929.
Marriage
On June 12, 1930, Margaret Thorp married Willard William Thorp, a professor at Princeton University. Willard Thorp led the establishment of the American Civilization program (now the American Studies program) at Princeton;[7]
Archives
The Willard and Margaret Farrand Thorp Papers at Princeton contain her work and those of Willard Thorp. Her papers in the collection include her writings, journals, notebooks, correspondences, and family sketchbooks and photographs.[2]
Bibliography
- 1937: Charles Kingsley, 1819-1875
- 1939: America at the Movies
- 1944: Modern Writing (with Willard Thorp)
- 1949: Female Persuasion: Six Strong-Minded Women
- 1956: Neilson of Smith
- 1966: The Literary Sculptors
- 1966: Sarah Orne Jewett
References
- ^ Merck, Mandy (2012). America First: Naming the Nation in US Film. p. 65.
- ^ a b c d "Willard Thorp and Margaret Farrand Thorp Papers". findingaids.princeton.edu.
- ^ a b "Miss Farrand Picks June 12". The New York Times. March 12, 1930.
- ^ "ANGELL APPEALS FOR 'DARING SPIRIT'; Breaking Yale Tradition by Address at Graduation, He Scores the Grooved Life. HIGHEST HONORS GO TO 6 Rain Prevents Ball Game With Harvard -- 468 More Degrees Will Be Awarded Today". The New York Times. June 20, 1934.
- ^ "DR.BUNCHE HAILS TRENDS IN SOUTH; 'Fear of Specter' of Racial Equality Recedes, He Tells Smith Commencement". The New York Times. June 10, 1935.
- ^ "Thorp, Margaret Farrand". The Monthly Supplement: a current biographical reference service, Volumes 1-2. 1940. p. 112.
- ^ "Willard Thorp, 90, Princeton Professor; Headed U.S. Studies". The New York Times. February 17, 1990.
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