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Walter Morey (February 3, 1907 – January 12, 1992), was a writer of numerous works of children's fiction, set in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Alaska, the places where Morey lived for all of his life.
Walt Morey (1907-1992) was one of four iconic writers who dominated childrens literature in Oregon during the last decades of the twentieth century. The other three were Evelyn Sibley Lampman, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Beverly Cleary. Lampman's books focused on the pioneer era.
Jan 12, 1992 · Walt Morey was an award-winning author of numerous works of children's fiction set in the U.S. Pacific Northwestand Alaska, the places where Morey lived for all of his life. His book Gentle Ben was the basis for the 1967 movie Gentle Giant and the 1967-1969 television show Gentle Ben.
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Walt Morey Library is a comprehensive, dynamic archive presenting the life, work, and influence of Oregon author, Walt Morey. We are lifelong fans of his work and represent members of his extended family.
Jan 15, 1992 · Walt Morey, the author of "Gentle Ben" and other children's books, died on Sunday at his home here after a heart attack. He was 84 years old.
Jan 14, 1992 · Walt Morey, author of “Gentle Ben” and other children’s books, has died. He was 84. Morey died Sunday at his home in Wilsonville, south of Portland, after suffering a heart attack.
For the next fifteen years, Walt wrote stories depicting the old west, deep sea diving, logging, as well as the boxing ring for the pulp trades. His first novel-length story, No Cheers, No Glory, was a 60,000-word piece published in its entirety in Blue Book Magazine in 1945.
