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LOC/P/P2. Children's Literature

 Record Group Term
Identifier: LOC/P/P2

Found in 124 Collections and/or Records:

Christine Price papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 448
Abstract

Christine Hilda Price (1928-1980) is known for her work as an illustrator and writer of children's books on art history, dance, and folklore. The collection includes illustrations and sketches, correspondence, published books, travel notes, and research materials.

Dates: 1948-1979

Edith Ballinger Price papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 214
Abstract

Edith Ballinger Price (1897-1997) was a noted author and illustrator of children's books. She was a frequent contributor to St. Nicholas and a founder of the Girl Scouts' Brownie program. The collection includes a range of materials related to her publications and is noted for the series of sketchbooks, 1902-1940s that document her evolution as an artist, and the complete set of illustrations for My Lady Lee.

Dates: 1902-1977

Margaret Evans Price papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 735
Abstract

Margaret Evans Price (1888-1973) was an illustrator, artist, entrepreneur and writer of children's books. The collection includes original illustrations, published works and tear sheets from American Girl magazine.

Dates: 1955

Franklin M. Reck papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 692
Abstract

Franklin M. Reck (1896-1965) was an author of books for young boys. The collection includes correspondence, notebooks, and literary manuscripts for books, articles, short stories, early works, and presentations to the Ford Foundation.

Dates: 1909-1965

H.A. Rey papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 828
Abstract H.A. Rey was a popular children's illustrator and author, most famous for the Curious George series. The H.A. Rey Papers consist of professional correspondence, manuscript dummies for the sixth printing of The Stars: A New Way to See Them, and documents pertaining to the copyright lawsuit between H.A. Rey and Leroy Fleming. The correspondence dominates the collection with both incoming and outgoing to the Rey's publishers--Houghton Mifflin in the United States and A.P. Watt & Son in...
Dates: 1940-1961

Polly Ruhtenberg papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 081
Abstract

Polly King Ruhtenberg (1907-1983) a libertarian and children's book author was active in social and civic organizations throughout her life. The collection includes correspondence, manuscripts, speeches, photographs, and a scrapbook that reflect her work as an author and libertarian.

Dates: 1946-1983

Constance Savery papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 471
Abstract

The papers of Constance Savery, English-born author known primarily for her children's and young adult novels, are comprised of correspondence, work diaries, drafts and typescripts, ephemera, personal documents, published material, photographs, and artifacts.

Dates: 1913-1999

Kate Seredy papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 517
Abstract

Kate Seredy (1899-1975) won the Newbery Award and Newbery honors for her children's books. Noted as an illustrator for titles such as Caddie Woodlawn, she also illustrated her own works, drawing on her Hungarian childhood for classics including The Good Master and The White Stag. The collection includes illustrations for Caddie Woodlawn and With Harp and Lute, and a representative sampling of her work.

Dates: 1935-1959

Howard and Mina Lewiton Simon papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 702
Abstract

Howard Simon was an artist and illustrator of children's books and Mina Lewiton Simon was an author of juvenile literature. This collection contains manuscripts, manuscript materials, published books, illustrations and miscellaneous items pertaining to the work of Howard and Mina Lewiton Simon.

Dates: 1954-1967

Louis Slobodkin papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 733
Abstract

Louis Slobodkin (1903-1975) was an artist and illustrator and writer of books for children. He won the Caldecott Medal in 1943 for Many Moons. The collection contains artwork, manuscripts, correspondence, publicity, photographs, and memorabilia.

Dates: 1927-1972

Louis Slobodkin Papers Addendum

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 178
Abstract

Louis Slobodkin (1903-1975) was an artist and illustrator and writer of books for children. He won the Caldecott Medal in 1943 for Many Moons. This collection is an addendum to the Slobodkin Papers (call number Ax 733) and contains literary manuscripts and sketchbooks, correspondence with publishers, general correspondence, subject files, art exhibition catalogs, book reviews, and royalty statements.

Dates: 1929-1974

Harvé Stein papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 729
Abstract

Harvé Stein was an artist and illustrator of children's books who worked primarily in watercolors. The collection contains correspondence, 1941-1970, and original illustrations for two books, The First Book of the California Goldrush, by Walter Havinghurst (Franklin Watts, 1962), and Galileo and the Magic Numbers, by Sidney Rosen (Little, Brown, 1958).

Dates: 1941-1970

Dorothy Sterling papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 852
Abstract

Dorothy Sterling (1913-2008 ) is a writer, particularly of fiction and non-fiction books for children and young adults.

Dates: ca. 1845-2007

Emma Gelders Sterne papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 391
Abstract

Emma Gelders Sterne (1894-1971) was primarily a writer of juvenile literature. The Sterne collection consists of manuscripts and supporting materials for eleven books, two plays, two speeches, and correspondence.

Dates: 1928-1971

Stratemeyer Syndicate records

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 815
Abstract

Edward Stratemeyer (1862-1927) was an author and founded the Stratemeyer Syndicate which produced adventure story series for children, such as Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, Tom Swift, Honey Bunch, and the Bobbsey Twins. The collection includes literary manuscripts and fan letters.

Dates: 1883-1966

Kaye M. Teall papers

 Collection — Box 1 : [Barcode: 35025042363917]
Identifier: Ax 385
Abstract

Kaye M. Teall was a free-lance writer and television teacher, and was represented by the Lenniger Literary Agency. The collection (1964-1967) contains manuscripts, and correspondence with Lenniger Literary Agency, and Jullian Messner, Inc.

Dates: 1964-1967

Edwin Tunis papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 776
Abstract

The Edwin Tunis papers include manuscripts and illustrations for children's books, as well as correspondence, articles, reviews, publicity, and personal papers.

Dates: 1920s-1979; Majority of material found within 1949-1979

Annette Turngren papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 557
Abstract

Collection comprises a manuscript, art work and books associated with American writer Annette Turngren. Included is a draft manuscript of Mystery plays a golden flute. There are illustrations by Dorothy Bayley for The copper kettle, and for Flaxen braids. And there are a number of Turngren's published books, including The copper kettle; Choosing the right college; and Mystery of the water witch.

Dates: 1939-1969

Yoshiko Uchida papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 549
Abstract Yoshiko Uchida was a writer of children's books. The Uchida Papers contain manuscripts, correspondence and material relating to her literary career. The collection contains materials on fourteen of her books. The majority of Uchida's papers concern Japan, specifically Japanese folktales and children's stories. The correspondence in this collection primarily concerns Uchida's editor and fan mail from school children. The manuscripts are arranged chronologically starting with The Dancing...
Dates: 1948-1977

Nora S. Unwin papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 358
Abstract

Collection comprises correspondence, sketchbooks, literary manuscripts, illustrations and other material by children's book author and illustrator Nora S. Unwin (1907-1982). Correspondence is primarily incoming letters. Illustrations include ink and watercolor illustrations for children's books by Unwin and others, notably Elizabeth Yates. Collection also includes several sound recordings and photographs of Unwin.

Dates: 1926-1973

Lynd Ward papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 724
Abstract

Lynd Ward was an artist and children's book author. The Lynd Ward Papers comprise incoming and outgoing correspondence to and from Carley Dawson, and outgoing correspondence to a Mr. Rohde. The collection also includes various notes, correspondence, manuscripts, sketches, copies of sketches, and illustrations for books, magazines, and brochures that Lynd Ward illustrated.

Dates: 1946-1962

Jane Werner Watson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 787
Abstract

Collection comprises correspondence and manuscripts of children's book author Jane Werner Watson. Correspondence is both incoming and outgoing. Manuscripts are for both article- and book-length works and include drafts of Going to the hospital; The Soviet Union; India celebrates; and The making of "Beautiful Americans".

Dates: 1958-1976

Lisl Weil papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 612
Abstract

Lisl Weil is a Viennese-born author-illustrator of children's books. The collection includes correspondence, manuscripts, and Weil's illustrations for books by other authors.

Dates: 1950-1979

Vivian Lescher Werner papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 641
Abstract

Vivian Lescher Werner (1921- ) was a free-lance writer for magazines, a novelist, and a writer of books for children and young people. The collection consists of manuscripts in various stages, source material, and correspondence.

Dates: 1961-1971

Kurt Werth papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 100
Abstract

Kurt Werth (1896-1983) was a German-born illustrator and author of American children’s literature. The collection consists of original children’s book illustrations and manuscripts, other artwork and manuscripts, personal papers, artifacts, personal and professional correspondence, and papers of his wife, Margaret Werth.

Dates: 1919-1983

Anne Terry White papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 468
Abstract

Collection comprises correspondence, literary manuscripts, and foreign language translations by author, editor, and translator Anne Terry White (1896-1980).

Dates: 1961-1968

Kurt Wiese papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 445
Abstract

Kurt Wiese (1887-1974) was a German-born illustrator and author of American children's literature. The collection is primarily comprised of children’s book production material including original drawings, sketches, proofs, manuscripts, and correspondence. Other artwork and personal papers are also included.

Dates: circa 1911-1974

Eloise Wilkin papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 213
Abstract

Eloise Wilkin (1904-1987) was a writer and illustrator of children's book. The collection contains documents relating to the book illustrated by Wilkin, The Visit, and includes correspondence, illustrations, a draft of the manuscript, photographs, a layout of the book, a press release, original artwork, and a bound copy of the book.

Dates: 1979-1980

Hazel Hutchins Wilson papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 377
Abstract

Hazel Wilson (April 8, 1898-August 20, 1992) worked in many positions at libraries around the country as well as a position overseas. She also held other positions relating to students. The material in this collection reflects her career as an author.

Dates: 1969

Catherine Woolley papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 642
Abstract

Catherine Woolley (August 11, 1904-July 23, 2005) was an advertising copywriter and later a freelance children’s author. The collection includes manuscripts and correspondence that reflect Woolley’s career in writing.

Dates: 1930-1993