Tag Archives: Bernard & Marjorie Palmer

Karen Simms, Private Secretary By Bernard and Marjorie Palmer

Posted on February 24, 2019 by mondomolly

“I wanted to get into business where it’s exciting- where things happen.” In the past, I have been pleasantly surprised by the Palmers’ “Career Books” for the Moody Bible Institute, in that they present fairly progressive tales of young women pursuing … Continue reading →

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Barbara Nichols: Fifth-Grade Teacher By Bernard & Marjorie Palmer

Posted on September 3, 2014 by mondomolly

It had seemed to Barbara that she had always wanted to be a teacher… Back to school! Time to start the year with a good attitude cautionary tale wacky scheme inspirational message! The Plot: I have been pleasantly surprised by the … Continue reading →

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Student Nurse By Bernard and Marjorie Palmer

Posted on August 6, 2013 by mondomolly

I think I’ve become an unexpected fan of Bernard and Marjorie Palmer’s “Career Books” girls’ series published by the Moody Bible Institute. While the stories are simple in the extreme, it is refreshing to read a series where the plot … Continue reading →

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Peggy Archer: Missionary Candidate By Bernard & Marjorie Palmer

Posted on June 4, 2012 by mondomolly

Background: In addition to the ever-present amateur girl-sleuth,Girls’ Series Books of the early 20th century presented a surprisingly wide variety of vocations open to enterprising young women. In the days of The Perils of Pauline, girls seemed to be constantly flying … Continue reading →

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