Ferrin Fraser facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ferrin Fraser
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Fraser (right) with Frank Buck, ca. 1940
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| Born | May 11, 1903 |
| Died | April 1, 1969 |
| Nationality | US |
| Occupation | writer, radio dramatist |
| Known for | collaboration with Frank Buck |
| Spouse(s) | Beatrice Ryan Fraser (m 1930–1969, his death) |
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Ferrin Fraser (born May 11, 1903 – died April 1, 1969) was a talented American writer. He wrote many stories for magazines and scripts for radio shows. He is especially known for working with Frank Buck, a famous animal collector. Together, they created exciting radio programs and wrote five adventure books.
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Ferrin Fraser's Early Life and Writing
Ferrin Fraser was born in Lockport, New York. He enjoyed being part of his high school's Glee Club and basketball team. Later, he attended Columbia University.
Fraser's first big success in radio was a play called "A Piece of String." It was based on a short story by Guy de Maupassant. This play was first broadcast on May 28, 1933. He also wrote several books early in his career, like The Screaming Portrait and If I Could Fly.
Working with Frank Buck
Ferrin Fraser worked closely with Frank Buck. Buck was famous for traveling the world to collect wild animals for zoos. Fraser helped Buck write many exciting stories.
They wrote five books together:
- Fang and Claw (1935)
- Tim Thompson in the Jungle (1935), which was a novel
- On Jungle Trails (1936), a book that was used in schools for many years
- All In A Lifetime (1941), which was Frank Buck's own life story
- Jungle Animals (1945), a children's book with lots of pictures
Radio, Movies, and TV Shows
Ferrin Fraser was a very busy writer for radio. He wrote the scripts for Frank Buck's first radio shows in 1934.
During the 1930s and 1940s, Fraser wrote for many popular radio programs. These included famous shows like Little Orphan Annie. He also wrote for thrilling mystery and drama shows such as Suspense, Lights Out, and Nick Carter, Master Detective.
Besides radio, Fraser also wrote a movie script called Adventure Girl. In the 1950s, he wrote for television shows as well.
Stories for Magazines and Kids
Ferrin Fraser wrote more than 500 short stories for different magazines. Some of these magazines included Argosy, Collier's, and Redbook.
He also wrote books for children with his wife, Beatrice Fraser. One of their books was Bennie, the Bear Who Grew Too Fast (1956). This fun story taught kids about different musical instruments. They also wrote Arturo and Mr. Bang (1963) and other music-themed children's books.
Ferrin Fraser's Family Life
Ferrin Fraser was married to Beatrice Ryan Fraser. She was also a talented artist. Beatrice was an author, a composer, and a church musician. She studied music at the Eastman School of Music and was a featured organist at the Eastman Theater. She also played the organ with the Rochester Philharmonic orchestra.
