Laurie Ella (Kent) Phillips, 1884-1969 [RG1314.AM]

HISTORY NEBRASKA MANUSCRIPT FINDING AID    

RG1314.AM:  Laurie Ella (Kent) Phillips, 1884-1969

Writings:  1951-1966
Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska:  Author
Size:  0.25 cu.ft.; 1 box

BACKGROUND NOTE

Born at Kenesaw, Nebraska, on May 6, 1884, Laurie Ella Kent was the daughter of William Oscar and Harriet (Courtright) Kent.  Laurie married George H. Phillips at Kenesaw on November 18, 1903.  They had two children, Gordon and Gweneth.  Laurie wrote articles, poems and short stories that were published in various publications throughout the 1950s and 1960s.  She was active in numerous organizations, including the Nebraska Writers Guild, National Writers Club, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Order of the Eastern Star.  Laurie (Kent) Phillips died in Lincoln, Nebraska, on January 1, 1969.  She is buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska.

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE

The collection consists of various writings by Laurie Kent Phillips dating from ca. 1951-1966.  The collection includes both typed manuscripts and published articles, as well as correspondence from publishers, records of payments received for publication, etc.  The collection is generally organized by year based on when the item was written (not necessarily when it was published).

Note:  See the Library for the poetry publication Prairie Winds by Laura Kent Phillips [811 P54p].

INVENTORY

Box 1
Folder

  1. ABC for the Girl in Business, 1951
  2. Bread for the Children, 1952
  3. Are You Reading The Best Seller?, 1953
  4. The Bond Between, 1953
  5. Break That Deadly Silence, 1953
  6. Free Board and Lodging, 1953
  7. Health and Happiness, 1953
  8. Realize Your Kinship, 1953
  9. Redfox Runs Again, 1953
  10. The Boy Who Hated Dogs, 1956
  11. A Milestone for Dennis, 1957
  12. Dodo Goes to Work, 1961
  13. One-Man Dog, 1961
  14. A Fable, 1962
  15. Faith and Prayer, 1963
  16. Remember Me, 1963
  17. Stop, Look and Listen, 1963
  18. The Lonesome Schoolhouse, 1965

Subject headings:

Authors — Nebraska
Phillips, Laurie Ella (Kent), 1884-1969
Poetry
Poets


Revised TMM      04-02-2018

Become a Member!

Our members make history happen.

Join Now

You May Also Enjoy

On This Day: Armistice Celebrated Early

On This Day: Armistice Celebrated Early

Siouan Archeology

Siouan Archeology

Nebraska Election Trivia

Nebraska Election Trivia

About NSHS

The Nebraska State Historical Society was founded in 1878 by citizens who recognized Nebraska was going through great changes and they sought to record the stories of both indigenous and immigrant peoples. It was designated a state institution and began receiving funds from the legislature in 1883. Legislation in 1994 changed NSHS from a state institution to a state agency. The division is headed by Interim Director Cindy Drake. They are assisted by an administrative staff responsible for financial and personnel functions, museum store services, security, and facilities maintenance for NSHS.

Explore Nebraska

Discover the real places and people of our past at these NSHS sites.

Upcoming Events

View our new and upcoming events to see how you can get involved.

Become a Member

The work we do to discover, preserve, and share Nebraska's history wouldn't be possible without the support of NSHS members.

NSHS Education

Learn more about the educational programs provided at our museums, sites, and online.

Education Digital Learning Resources

Find games, lists, and more to enhance your history education curriculum.

Latest Hall of Fame Inductee

The Nebraska Hall of Fame was established in 1961 to officially recognize prominent Nebraskans.

Listen to our Podcast

Listen to the articles and authors published in the Nebraska History Magazine with our new Nebraska History Podcast!

Nebraska Collections

NSHS's mission is to collect, preserve, and open our shared history to all Nebraskans.

Our YouTube Video Collection

Get a closer look at Nebraska's history through your own eyes, with our extensive video collections.

Additional Research Resources

NSHS's Research and Reference Services help connect you to the material we collect and preserve.

NSHS Services

Digital Resources

Find all of our digital resources, files, videos, and more, all in one easy-to-search page!

Support The Historical Society

Make a cash donation to help us acquire, preserve, and interpret Nebraska’s history. Gifts to the Nebraska State Historical Society help leave a legacy and may help your taxes, too! Support the work of NSHS.

Volunteers are the heroes of NSHS. So much history, so little time! Your work helps us share access to Nebraska’s stories at our museums and sites, the reference room, and online.