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Articles related to "Baum"
Dorothy's South Dakota Roots In 1888, Oz author L. Frank Baum went west and drew inspiration from the barren Dakota Territory. Today, a theme park and festival celebrate his time in South Dakota. aberdeen • south dakota • l. frank baum • wizard of oz • the wizard of oz
Wizard of Oz Part I an introduction to the Wizard of Oz, touching the theosophical background of the allegory. Links to full text downloads, Oz sites, teaching materials and biographical resources are included l frank baum • wizard of oz • oz • maud gage • theosophists
An Ozpicious Celebration-Baum's Wizard Marks 100 Wonderful Years Follow the Yellow Brick Road.... children • book • wizard of oz • baum • fantasy
The First Wizard of Oz Musical Long before "Wicked" or MGM's 1939 movie, a musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum's Wizard of Oz became a Broadway hit. wizard of oz musical • wizard of oz stage play • jules simons’ wizard of oz • montgomery and stone • woggle bug
THE FIRST WIZARD OF OZ STAGE PLAY In 1903, years before MGM made its musical version of Oz, a stage musical based on L. Frank Baum's book became a Broadway hit. wizard of oz musical • montgomery and stone • wizard of oz plays • the woggle-bug • the land of oz
A Legend Written by L. Frank Baum The popular author of children's books wrote a story tracing the imagined history of the icon of childhood Christmas dreams, Saint Nicholas. santa claus • st nicholas • saint nicholas • frank baum • l. frank baum
Early Wizard of Oz Films Long before Judy Garland slipped on the ruby slippers for MGM, L. Frank Baum's Wizard of Oz and its sequels had already been adapted several times for the big screen. wizard of oz • wizard of oz films • early wizard of oz films • silent movie wizard of oz • wizard of oz before judy garland
The Oz books and Theosophy L. Frank Baum's novels of Oz have been popular for more than a century. Their religious inspiration comes from an esoteric eastern religion little known in the west. theosophy • baum • wizard of oz • allegory • esoteric
The Wizard of Oz II Political Allegory a short zesty discussion on Baum and Democratic Populism with a few recipes to add for flavor. Links included for resource sites, bio, commentary and the all essential pumpkin-carvin101 from Fab Foods for political candidates pumpkinheads • politics • pumpkin carving • wizard of oz • political allegories
Kidnapped Santa Introducing two lesser known books of L Frank Baum who gives a twist on Santa Claus and his reindeer, turning them into a parable of good living and human compassion. Links to external resources, including bio, chronology and Gutenberg text included. l frank baum • santa claus • christmas season • christmas stories • children's literature
The Lost War The use of law enforcement as the means to curb drug use has not succeeded. drug war • dan baum • smoke and mirrors: the war on drugs and the politi
Yellow Brick Politics? Is <i>The Wizard of Oz</i> a children’s fairy tale? Or is it a commentary on turn-of-the-century politics? wizard of oz • the wizard of oz • oz • henry littlefield • american quarterly
A Christmas Treat from L. Frank Baum In 1902, the creator of Oz published a little-known book about Santa Claus. l. frank baum • the life and adventures of santa claus • santa claus • santa • christmas
A Guide to Baum's Oz Books: Part I <i>The Wizard of Oz</i> is more than a movie: L. Frank Baum wrote about the magical land for nearly 20 years. This three-part guide will help you discover, or rediscover, Baum's 14 original Oz books. the wizard of oz • wizard of oz • oz • the wonderful wizard of oz • l. frank baum
A Guide to Baum's Oz Books: Part II This second part of a three-part series will guide you through the Oz books published between 1909 and 1915. the wizard of oz • wizard of oz • oz • the wonderful wizard of oz • l. frank baum
A Guide to Baum's Oz Books: Part III The final installment of this three-part series takes a look at L. Frank Baum’s final Oz books, published between 1916 and 1920. the wizard of oz • wizard of oz • oz • the wonderful wizard of oz • l. frank baum
Classic Authors: L. Frank Baum A brief biography of L. Frank Baum, author of <i>The Wonderful Wizard of Oz</i>. oz • frank baum • maud baum • judy garland • the tin woodman
The Baum Squad The International Wizard of Oz Club unites nearly 2,500 Oz fans of all ages and backgrounds. the wizard of oz • wizard of oz • oz • l. frank baum • the international wizard of oz club
The Rainbow Road to Oz Fifty years ago, Walt Disney dreamed of making a new Oz movie. A TV special and a few songs are all that remain of his vision. rainbow road to oz • patchwork girl of oz • walt disney • disneyland • mouseketeers
The Russian Wizard of Oz A Soviet translation of Wizard of Oz turned L. Frank Baum's novel into a new series that became a favorite with Russian children. wizard of the emerald city • alexander volkov • magic land • goodwinia • russian wizard of oz
Have Book Will Travel! Reading is a journey! But this article discusses the travels your BOOK can take to get into the hands of a reader who might not otherwise have access to that book. thoreau • baum • poe • twain • travel
Plus-Size Fashions Give Closets Needed Kicks What's worse-shopping with friends and finding nothing in your size? Or, shopping with friends and finding your size in a drab, lacking-in-any-style, last-year's fashion? women's plus size fashions • sizes 12 - 24 • women's fashions • plus size models • gayla bentley
And Your Little Dog, Too! A look at the life and career of the furry little actress (yes, <i>actress</i>) who played Judy Garland’s sidekick in <i>The Wizard of Oz</i>. the wizard of oz • wizard of oz • oz • the wonderful wizard of oz • toto
Drunk Munchkins ... and Other Stories Did a man hang himself along the Yellow Brick Road? Did the Munchkins partake in drunken orgies? Learn the truth behind the urban legends of Oz. the wizard of oz • urban legends • munchkins • the jack paar show • judy garland
Join the Oz Celebration The annual Wizard of Oz Festival draws tens of thousands of fans to Indiana every September. wizard of oz • oz • the wizard of oz • chesterton • indiana
An Oz-Filled Year Have a very Ozzy 2002 with this list of Oz milestones, birthdays, and events. wizard of oz • the wizard of oz • oz • calendar • 2002 calendar
Dark Versions of the Wizard of Oz L. Frank Baum's Oz is one of the happiest, most magical fantasy kingdoms, but later writers have told stories of a darker, more sinister Oz. dark oz • gregory maguire wicked • return to oz • oz witch project • ken kesey twister
It Came Upon a Midnight Clearing A combination of old folk tales and imagination, this read-aloud piece is a Christmas gift for Grandparents. Read it to someone you like to snuggle with. christmas tree • forest • angel • holiday • oz
John Ringling's House in Sarasota Ca d'Zan, the Venetian dialect for House of John, was the winter home of America's circus king, John Ringling and his wife, Mable, when the circus wintered in Sarasota. ca d'zan • john and mable ringling • dwight james baum • venetian gothic architecture • ringling brothers and barnum & bailey circus
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz The Wonderful Wizard of OZ is a beloved piece of literature that was turned into a popular movie. Here we look at some of the characters that are prominant in the book. the wonderful wizard of oz • the wizard of oz • dorothy • frank l. baum • modern folktales
Wizard of Oz on DVD: Review "I'll get you my pretty!" ... in this three disc Collector's Edition with booklets and lots of pretty pictures wizard of oz • judy garland • wizard of oz on dvd • wonderful wizard of oz • the legacy of oz
The Holiday Season Kicks Off With College Football This week we look at the college bowl games; our CHARLIE'S ANGELS trivia contest winner; DUNE; A mini-series about the Wicked Witch of the West; Doc starring Billy Ray Cyrus; James Cromwell on ER and This Week In Television History. college bowl games • charlie's angels • dune • sci-fi channel • frank herbert
The Power of Oz "The Wizard of Oz," is a century old story that children and adults still connect with today. It's lessons and powerful messages are still relevant, and it remains a favorite after all of these years. It is easy to see why... oz • dorothy • scarecrow • wizard • tin man
Labyrinth and Return to Oz as Meta-Narratives Both of these movies use the device of having characters aware of their story as a mirror for the theme of the transition from childhood to adulthood. labyrinth • return to oz • dorothy gale • l. frank baum • ozma
Oz and Ends Even if you’re an Oz trivia wizard, you may learn something new from this collection of odd and surprising Oz tidbits. the wizard of oz • wizard of oz • oz • wizard of oz trivia • oz trivia
Book Club Questions: Wicked This series offers inspiration for book groups, with points and questions to get discussions started. This week, Maguire's bestselling novel, later a hit musical, Wicked. wicked • gregory maguire • book club questions for wicked • elphaba • witch of the west
Germany, Saxony: Dresden & Leipzig he German region of saxony was home to cultural heros like Mendelssohn, Schumanmn, Mahler, Wagner and Goethe all composed, wrote, and/or performed here. reconstruction began in 1994 on frauenkirche • frauenkirche now completely restored • 19th-century houses • leipzig: bach's birthplace • bach museum
Lake Ohrid, Macedonia Offers History and Beauty Macedonian monasteries and mosques, 11th century Byzantine art , bargain shopping and Lake Ohrid, the oldest in Europe, are reasons to visit this world heritage site. lake ohrid • world heritage site • oldest lake in europe • macedonian monasteries and mosques • icons
The International Wizard of Oz The Wizard of Oz is a classic American fantasy story, but Oz has become, popular worldwide, with many countries adapting it for TV, movies or the stage. wizard of oz • 20th century oz • l. frank baum • aysecik • os trapalhoes and the wizard of oroz
The Wizard of Oz on Radio L. Frank Baum's Oz books have been adapted multiple times for radio. The most famous was a 1930s serial adaptation sponsored by Jell-O. wizard of oz • wizard of oz on radio • jell-o wizard of oz • topsy turvy time • great wishy woz
The Wizard of Oz Television Series Along with airing the 1939 "Wizard of Oz" every year, American TV has created its own versions of Oz-though none of them have become classics. wizard of oz • l. frank baum • oz television series • off to see the wizard • tales of the wizard of oz
Auntie Em! Auntie Em! A belated Mother’s Day tribute to Dorothy’s own beloved mother figure and the little-known actress who played her. wizard of oz • the wizard of oz • oz • clara blandick • aunt em
Authors Who Steal Away Our Hearts At Christmas! Celebrate the holiday season by reading Christmas stories by classic writers! This article discusses the author's desire to put together a book class which includes well-known, and not so well-known Christmas stories by a few of the great authors of our time. christmas authors and stories • j.r.r.tolkein • louisa may alcott • dr. suess • o henry
Dorothy's Poppies All across North America, poppies are unfolding their petals, some white, some yellow, some reddish, and of course some orange. dorothy's poppies • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Fighting for the Famous Forty Armed with his “Petition for Oz,” 14-year-old Brenton Brookings hopes to convince publishers that there’s a market for all 40 Oz books. brenton brookings • tik-tok • land of oz • oz • the wizard of oz
Here's to Henry Actor Charley Grapewin is best known as Dorothy’s Uncle Henry, but he appeared in nearly 100 other films during his 50-year movie career. wizard of oz • the wizard of oz • oz • charley grapewin • uncle henry
Just a Dandy Lion For generations, comedian Bert Lahr’s portrayal of the Cowardly Lion has made <i>Oz</i> fans laugh. Behind his larger-than-life antics, however, hid a troubled personal life. wizard of oz • the wizard of oz • oz • bert lahr • cowardly lion
Once in a Lullaby "Over the Rainbow" is considered the greatest song ever written, but it almost never made it to the screen. the wizard of oz • wizard of oz • oz • over the rainbow • somewhere over the rainbow
Oz Under the Tree Use this guide to find the perfect holiday gifts for your favorite Wizard of Oz fans – or even for yourself. wizard of oz • the wizard of oz • oz • gift ideas • gifts |
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