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Fred (in hat) and siblings. Frederick Benjamin Gipson (February 7, 1908 – August 14, 1973) was an American writer and screenwriter. He is best known for writing the 1956 novel Old Yeller, which became a popular 1957 Walt Disney film. Gipson was born on a farm near Mason in the Texas Hill Country, the son of Beck Gipson and Emma Deishler.
Fred Gipson has 33 books on Goodreads with 161925 ratings. Fred Gipson’s most popular book is Old Yeller.
Mason author Fred Gipson’s primary works – Hound-dog Man and Old Yeller – have positioned him on the top shelf of Southwestern literature. Hailed by Eastern book critics, honored by peers and sought after by Disney movie producers, this native son of the Hill Country remained loyal to his Texas roots – for it was in the sandy, red soils ...
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Old Yeller is a 1956 children's novel written by Fred Gipson [1] and illustrated by Carl Burger. [2] It received a Newbery Honor in 1957. [3] In 1957, Walt Disney released a film adaptation starring Tommy Kirk, Fess Parker, Dorothy McGuire, Kevin Corcoran, Jeff York, and Beverly Washburn.
Fred Gipson exhibit at the Wittliff. Born and raised in Mason, Texas, Fred Gipson (1908-1973) became a leading writer, publishing a dozen books and hailed for his authentic depictions of Texas. Four of Gipson's books were made into films, including his classic, "Old Yeller."
A concise biography of Fred Gipson plus historical and literary context for Old Yeller.
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Nov 29, 2019 · Frederick (Fred) Benjamin Gipson, author, was born on a farm near Mason, Texas, on February 7, 1908, the son of Beck and Emma Deishler Gipson. He graduated from Mason High School in 1926 and after working at a variety of farming and ranching jobs entered the University of Texas in 1933.
