Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
1 appearances
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Edition 29 (1950) Honor
Rutherford George Montgomery
ラザフォード・ジョージ・モンゴメリー
Rutherford George Montgomery
Pen Names:
A.A. Avery（Used as a pseudonym for juvenile adventure stories）,
Al Avery（Pseudonym used for the 'A Yankee Flier' series）,
Art Elder（Pseudonym）,
E.P. Marshall（Pseudonym）,
Everitt Proctor（Pseudonym used for historical/exploration works）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1894-04-12 （Straubville, Sargent County, North Dakota, USA）
- Died
- 1985-07-03 age 91
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Straubville, North Dakota (birthplace) → Colorado (education, teaching) → Hot Springs, Wyoming (taught elementary school) → Gunnison County, Colorado (served as judge and county commissioner)
Career
- Occupations
- writer, children's author, teacher, scriptwriter, county judge, county commissioner
- Active Years
- 1917-1971
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Agricultural College | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Western State College of Colorado | — | — | — | — | United States |
| University of Nebraska | — | — | — | — | United States |
Colorado Agricultural College
Country:
United States
Attended (details unknown)
Western State College of Colorado
Country:
United States
Attended (details unknown)
University of Nebraska
Country:
United States
Attended (details unknown)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Newbery Honor Book | Kildee House | — | American Library Association (Newbery Committee) | オナー |
| 1952 | Juvenile Silver Medal | Wapiti the Elk | — | Commonwealth Club of California | 受賞 |
| 1956 | New York Herald Tribune Children's Spring Book Festival Award | Beaver Water | — | New York Herald Tribune | 受賞 |
| 1957 | Boy's Clubs of America Junior Book Award | Beaver Water | — | Boy's Clubs of America | 受賞 |
| 1965 | Golden Spur Award | The Stubborn One | — | Western Writers of America | 受賞 |
Newbery Honor Book
1950
Work:
Kildee House
Organization:
American Library Association (Newbery Committee)
Result:
オナー
Juvenile Silver Medal
1952
Work:
Wapiti the Elk
Organization:
Commonwealth Club of California
Result:
受賞
New York Herald Tribune Children's Spring Book Festival Award
1956
Work:
Beaver Water
Organization:
New York Herald Tribune
Result:
受賞
Boy's Clubs of America Junior Book Award
1957
Work:
Beaver Water
Organization:
Boy's Clubs of America
Result:
受賞
Golden Spur Award
1965
Work:
The Stubborn One
Organization:
Western Writers of America
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Kildee House
1949 Children's literature / natureA children's novel set in a small village where humans and wildlife coexist; it depicts interactions between animals and residents with sensitive nature description and warm human portrayals.
nature conservationcoexistencecoming-of-age
Wapiti the Elk
1951 Children's literature / animal storyA nature-rich tale centered on an elk (wapiti). The story touches on hunting, conservation, and animal behavior as the narrative unfolds.
wildlifeconservationecology
Beaver Water
1955 Children's literature / natureCenters on beavers and portrays the riparian ecosystem and its interaction with humans. Though for children, it contains rich ecological description.
ecosystemsanimal behaviorhumans and nature
The Stubborn One
1965 Children's literature / westernA work depicting a determined animal (or person), a strong story set in the American West.
willpowerwestern landscapeadventure
The Golden Stallion (series)
1951 Children's literature / animal storyA multi-volume series about adventures surrounding a golden stallion, depicting interactions between horses and humans across volumes.
horsesfriendshipadventure
A Yankee Flier (series)
1941 Juvenile adventure / aviation fiction 210 pagesA series following young airman Stan Wilson's adventures. Set around WWII, it features aerial combat, rescues, and other aviation episodes.
aviationcourageadventure
Bibliography
- The Golden Stallion
- Kildee House
- Wapiti the Elk
- Beaver Water
- Big Red: A Wild Stallion
- Iceblink
- Midnight: Wild Stallion of the West
- Warhawk Patrol
- A Yankee Flier series
- Walt Disney's The Odyssey of an Otter (association)
Adaptations
- Works associated with Walt Disney adaptations (script contributions / source material)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- realistic, nature-rich proseconcise, clear narration suited for childrenemphasis on western and outdoor description
- Recurring Motifs
- wildlife (notably horses, beavers, wolves, elk)vast western landscapesflight / aviation
Legacy
Rutherford George Montgomery was a prolific author who combined children's literature with rich nature writing, especially known for works featuring horses and other wildlife. He influenced postwar American children's literature, earning a Newbery Honor for 'Kildee House'. His papers are held in university special collections.
Archives
- de Grummond Children's Literature Collection (University of Southern Mississippi, Rutherford George Montgomery Papers)
- Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries (Guide to the Rutherford Montgomery Papers 1931–1973)
In Popular Culture
- Influence on Disney-related film/media through script contributions and source material
Trivia
- Prolific author of more than 100 children's books.
- Wrote under multiple pen names including A.A. Avery, Al Avery, Art Elder, E.P. Marshall, and Everitt Proctor.
- Wrote for the 'Dick Tracy' comic strip from 1941 to 1946.
- Served as a county judge (1931–1936) and county commissioner (1932–1938) in Gunnison County, Colorado.
- Worked as a scriptwriter for Walt Disney Studios from 1958 to 1962.