Virginia Haviland was an authority in Children's literature and specialized in fairy tales. She is best known for her Favorite Fairy Tales series, featuring 16 countries. Born in Rochester, NY to William J. Haviland & Bertha M. Esten, she grew up mainly in Massachusetts. "During her childhood, she traveled abroad and spent time with two aunts who entertained international visitors in their home.

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  • Virginia Haviland was an authority in Children's literature and specialized in fairy tales. She is best known for her Favorite Fairy Tales series, featuring 16 countries. Born in Rochester, NY to William J. Haviland & Bertha M. Esten, she grew up mainly in Massachusetts. "During her childhood, she traveled abroad and spent time with two aunts who entertained international visitors in their home. The early influence of contact with international visitors may have influenced her adult interest in traveling and working with international colleagues."
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  • Virginia Haviland ca 1935
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  • Edited "Favorite Fairy Tales Around the World" series; Founded Children's Book Section at Library of Congress
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  • Haviland, Virginia
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  • Author, Editor, Librarian
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  • Willis J. Haviland (father) Bertha M. Esten (mother)
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  • Virginia Haviland was an authority in Children's literature and specialized in fairy tales. She is best known for her Favorite Fairy Tales series, featuring 16 countries. Born in Rochester, NY to William J. Haviland & Bertha M. Esten, she grew up mainly in Massachusetts. "During her childhood, she traveled abroad and spent time with two aunts who entertained international visitors in their home.
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