Pearl S. Buck at the Pearl Buck School, Eugene, O. R.
Date:
1965/10/22
Description:
Text on back reads, "Author Pearl Buck, an old 'China hand,' visits Pearl Buck School, Eugene, Wednesday. The private institution is 12 years old, helps retarded children. It was Miss Buck's first visit since the school organized."
Caption reads, "Philadelphia, June 24 - At 80 Still Able - Pearl S. Buck, begins her 80th year Monday with optimism about her future as both a writer and foundation guiding force. She heads several organizations concerned with the welfare of children of mixed Asian-American parentage."
Caption on back reads, "Pearl Buck, author of many books and winner of Nobel Prize for Literature, studies a twisted-root carving of an old Chinese man."
Caption reads, "Philadelphia, July 9 - Pearl Buck Aide Quits - Theodore F. Harris, 38, executive director of the Pearl D. Buck Foundation, has resigned, Miss Buck announced in Philadelphia today after "recent publicity" concerning his "actions with the foundation." Miss Buck said Harris, in his letter of resignation said a recent Philadelphia Magazine article would diminish his effectiveness with the charitable organization."
