Thesis (M.A.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1969. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

"John Hersey's books have impressed this writer with their warmth, kindness and optimistic outlook toward mankind, and, at the same time have stimulated an interest in John Hersey, the man. For these reasons it was decided to investigate both the man and his works, as such an investigation would prove of interest to this writer and, at the same time, develop facility in bibliographic research, a facility so necessary to a librarian"--Introduction. / Typescript. / "August, 1957." / "Submitted to the Graduate Council of Florida State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science." / Advisor: Ruth H. Rockwood, Professor Directing Paper. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 47-61).