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Frederick Benjamin Gipson (February 7, 1908 – August 14, 1973) was an American writer and screenwriter. He is best known for writing the 1956 novel Old Yeller , which became a popular 1957 Walt Disney film.
Dogs were always a part of Hill Country native Fred Gipson's life. It should come as no surprise that Gipson had dogs growing up, including one called Old Misery, who seemed to have one character trait in common with Old Yeller, according to Cox: a penchant for stealing food.
Examine the life, times, and work of Fred Gipson through detailed author biographies on eNotes.
Nov 29, 2019 · Frederick (Fred) Benjamin Gipson, author, was born on a farm near Mason, Texas, on February 7, 1908, the son of Beck and Emma Deishler Gipson. He graduated from Mason High School in 1926 and after working at a variety of farming and ranching jobs entered the University of Texas in 1933.
Mason author Fred Gipson’s primary works – Hound-dog Man and Old Yeller – have positioned him on the top shelf of Southwestern literature. Hailed by Eastern book critics, honored by peers and sought after by Disney movie producers, this native son of the Hill Country remained loyal to his Texas roots – for it was in the sandy, red soils ...
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A concise biography of Fred Gipson plus historical and literary context for Old Yeller.
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Feb 7, 2024 · Remembering Fred Gipson. Even if you don’t recognize Fred Gipson by name, it’s a rare Texas who doesn’t remember his 1956 novel, Old Yeller. Fred Gipson, who became a beloved American author and screenwriter, began life as a farmboy in Mason, Texas.
