| |
|||||||||||
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| History Of Sterling North
STERLING NORTH Sterling North was born in 1906 in a pleasant little farmhouse on the shores of Lake Koshkonong, the second largest lake in Wisconsin, and grew up in the nearby town of Edgerton,af the "Brailsford Junction" of several of his books. After graduating from Edgerton High School, he earned his way through the University of Chicago and began his writing career. He wrote for The Chicago Daily News, The New York World-Telegram and Sun, and for many magazines, including Reader's Digest, The Atlantic, Esquire, and Holiday.
Organized in 1989 as a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation with 501 (c)(3) status, the Society is committed to preserving and promoting the heritage of Sterling North as it relates to Edgerton and surrounding communities. The Society encourages activities involving the entire community in the preservation, promotion, and financial support of this local heritage, while increasing awareness of the literary arts for both children and adults. In 1992, the Society purchased the Sterling North childhood home for $65,000 and began a drive to raise $122,000 to restore the property to its 1917 setting. The restoration of the home and development of the museum are complete. The home will serve as a literary center and museum with programs available to schools and the general public. Society meetings are open to the public and are usually held at the Edgerton Public If you would like to support development of the museum, please send your tax-deductible contributions to:
Would you like to become a member of the Sterling North Society?
|
|
[contact] [discussion] [products] [info] [fun] [history] Copyright ©2000-2007 All Rights Reserved |
In 1947, he completed So Dear to My Heart, the best seller that established him as one of America's favorite novelists. It was translated into 26 languages and charmed motion picture audiences everywhere when it was filmed by Walt Disney. Rascal, an autobiographical story about raising a raccoon, was published in 1963 and immediately captured the hearts of young and old. More than two and one-half million copies have been sold. The story was translated into 18 other languages and was made into a film by Walt Disney for release in 1969. Six years later, North's final book, The Wolfling was published. He tells the story of Robbie and the wild wolf pup he raises in the 1870's in rural Wisconsin.
Library or museum. The Edgerton Reporter or Janesville Gazette present information about the Society meetings or you may become a member and receive the newsletter.