Creator:
Hager, Alice Rogers, 1894-
Inclusive Dates:
1801- 1968
Abstract:
Papers of the American author, journalist, writer of young adult fiction. Collection includes correspondence, including family letters, as well as Hager's personal and business letters; articles, book manuscripts, and poems; and memorabilia, including book reviews, clippings, photographs, and press releases.
Type of Material:
Articles.
Book reviews.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Manuscripts for publication.
Photographs.
Poems.
Press releases.
Subject:
Authors.
Journalists.
Women Authors
Journalism
Literature -- Children's
Women authors, American.
Women journalists -- United States.
Young adult fiction, American -- Authorship.
Creator:
Bontemps, Arna, 1902-1973.
Inclusive Dates:
1927- 1968
Abstract:
Correspondence, manuscript plays, stories, songs, speeches, and book manuscripts and galley proofs.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Galley proofs.
Manuscripts for publication.
Scripts (documents)
Songs (document genre)
Speeches (documents)
Subject:
United States -- Civilization -- African American influences.
United States -- Race relations.
Authors.
Librarians.
Playwrights.
Poets.
Radicalism
Literature -- Children's
Literature -- American Fiction
Literature -- American Poetry
African Americans
African-American arts.
African American dramatists.
African American librarians.
African American intellectuals.
African American novelists.
African American poets.
African American Seventh-Day Adventists.
African Americans -- Biography.
African Americans -- Intellectual life.
African Americans -- Music.
African Americans in the performing arts.
American literature -- African American authors.
Authors, American -- 20th century.
Children's literature -- Authorship.
Harlem Renaissance -- Archival resources.
Creator:
Shaw, Charles Green, 1892-
Inclusive Dates:
1916- 1964
Abstract:
Papers of the American author, illustrator, novelist,
painter, poet. Correspondence (1916-1963); manuscript drafts of writings and poetry with original drawings by
Shaw; exhibition catalogs; photographs; and scrapbooks of magazine articles and clippings compiled by Shaw of his
and his friends' work (1921-1935). Incoming correspondence includes that of Josef Albers, Ruth Chatterton,
George Gershwin, Sinclair Lewis, H.L. Mencken, George Jean Nathan, The New Yorker, Maxwell Perkins, Smart Set,
Deems Taylor, and Monty Woolley.
Type of Material:
Articles.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Drawings (visual works)
Exhibition catalogs.
Manuscripts for publication.
Photographs.
Scrapbooks.
Sketches.
Subject:
The New Yorker (periodical).
Smart set (periodical).
Artists.
Authors.
Illustrators.
Novelists.
Painters.
Poets.
Art -- Illustrators
Art -- Painters
Literature -- American Fiction
Literature -- American Poetry
Literature -- Children's
Abstract expressionism -- United States.
Art, American -- 20th century.
Authors, American.
Illustrators -- United States.
Novelists, American.
Painters -- United States.
Painting, American -- 20th century.
Poets, American.
Creator:
Cory, David, 1872-1966.
Inclusive Dates:
1888- 1953
Abstract:
American poet and author of children's stories. Collection contains
correspondence, manuscripts and memorabilia.
Type of Material:
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Manuscripts (document genre)
Photocopies.
Scrapbooks.
Subject:
Authors.
Poets.
Literature -- American Poetry
Literature -- Children's
Children's literature, American.
Poets, American -- 19th century.
Creator:
Freeman, Don, 1908-1978.
Inclusive Dates:
1954- 1962
Abstract:
Papers of the American illustrator, author. Original texts and illustrations, printer's proofs, and published material.
Type of Material:
Color separations.
Correspondence.
Dummies (printed matter)
Illustrations.
Manuscripts for publication.
Proofs (printed matter)
Subject:
Authors.
Illustrators.
Art -- Illustrators
Literature -- Children's
Authors, American.
Children's literature, American.
Illustrated children's books.
Illustrators -- United States.
Creator:
Burnett, Frances Hodgson, 1849-1924.
Inclusive Dates:
1922- 1922
Abstract:
Letter from English author Frances Hodgson Burnett to a Mrs. Edward Lawrence White
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Authors.
Literature -- British
Literature -- Children's
Women Authors
Authors, English.
Children's literature.
Creator:
Meyer, Fred M., 1926-2004.
Inclusive Dates:
1933- 2005
Abstract:
Correspondence, fan material, International Wizard of Oz Club records, memorabilia, and printed material relating to Meyer's role as secretary of the International Wizard of Oz Club.
Type of Material:
Audiotapes.
Calendars.
Catalogs.
Comic books.
Manuscripts for publication.
Drawings.
Correspondence.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Floppy disks.
Military records.
Minutes (administrative records)
Negatives (photographs)
Newsletters.
Photographs.
Sketches.
Sound recordings.
Subject:
Oz (Imaginary place)
The Baum bugle.
Wizard of Oz (Baum, L. Frank)
Wizard of Oz (Motion picture : 1939)
Literature -- American Fiction
Literature -- Children's
Hobbyists.
Fan fiction.
Fans (Persons)
Fantasy fiction.
Fantasy fiction -- Societies.
Popular culture -- 20th century.
Wizard of Oz films.
Creator:
Durney, Helen R.
Inclusive Dates:
1934- 1942
Abstract:
Spanning 1934 to 1942, the Helen R. Durney Papers comprises Artwork, Correspondence, Writings, and Memorabilia of the American illustrator (d.1970). In addition to the Dumbo material, the collection includes sketches for other projects, copies of Durney's column for Design Magazine, and a transcript of her radio program over station WFBL of Syracuse.
Type of Material:
Articles.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Exhibition catalogs.
Galley proofs.
Illustrations.
Sketches.
Subject:
Dumbo, the flying elephant.
Artists.
Authors.
Art -- Painters
Art -- Illustrators
Literature -- Children's
Illustration of books -- 20th century -- United States.
Illustrators -- United States.
Women artists -- United States.
Creator:
Garis, Howard Roger, 1873-1962.
Inclusive Dates:
1910- 1964
Abstract:
Papers of the American author of children's books, creator of the Uncle Wiggily character and stories. Collection includes correspondence, business and personal letters (1929-1961); typescript books and stories, including those for Uncle Wiggily, and other writings and illustrations relating to various other Uncle Wiggily projects; and memorabilia, including photographs, and financial and legal material.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Illustrations.
Memorabilia.
Manuscripts for publication.
Photographs.
Subject:
Uncle Wiggily series.
Authors.
Literature -- Children's
Authors, American -- Juvenile literature.
Children's literature, Authorship.
Children's literature, American.
Wiggily, Uncle (Fictitious character)
Creator:
Lawrence, Jacob, 1917-2000.
Inclusive Dates:
1937- 2000
Abstract:
Spanning 1937-1971, the Jacob Lawrence Papers consist of biographical material, correspondence, artwork reproductions, writings, printed material, and memorabilia of the African-American painter, printmaker, and artist.
Type of Material:
Announcements.
Articles.
Awards.
Clippings (information artifacts)
College catalogs.
Correspondence.
Exhibition catalogs.
Interviews.
Invitations.
Photographs.
Slides (photographs)
Speeches (documents)
Subject:
Artists.
Painters.
Printmakers.
Art -- Painters
African Americans
Literature -- Children's
African American art.
African American artists.
African American painting.
African American printmakers.
African Americans -- Biography.
African Americans and art.
Art, American.
Art and race.
Art, American -- Exhibitions.
Art, American -- 20th century.
Painters -- United States -- 20th century.
Painting -- Study and teaching.
Painting, American -- Afro-American painting.
Painting, American -- 20th century.
Printmakers -- United States.
Creator:
Oates, Joyce Carol, 1938-
Inclusive Dates:
1956- 2006
Abstract:
The papers of the American novelist, playwright, poet, short story writer, and author span 1956-1998 and include correspondence; a journal; typescript and holograph manuscripts for essays, novels, plays, and poems; periodicals; photographs; publicity; and reviews.
Type of Material:
Book reviews.
Correspondence.
Diaries.
Manuscripts for publication.
Periodicals.
Photographs.
Poems.
Scripts (documents)
Subject:
Dramatists.
Novelists.
Poets.
Authors.
Women Authors
Literature -- American Poetry
Literature -- American Fiction
Literature -- Children's
American literature -- Women authors.
American poetry -- Women authors.
Dramatists, American.
Novelists, American -- 20th century.
Poetry, Modern -- 20th century.
Poets, American -- 20th century.
American fiction -- Women authors.
Women authors -- 20th century.
Women dramatists, American.
Women novelists, American.
Women poets -- United States.
Women poets, American.
Creator:
Greenaway, Kate, 1846-1901
Inclusive Dates:
1896- 1896
Abstract:
An illustrated Christmas letter and an illustrated manuscript, "The Naughty Little Girl who went to see her Grandmama".
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Fiction.
Subject:
Authors.
Illustrators.
Art -- Illustrators
Literature -- Children's
Children’s stories, English.
Illustrators -- England.
Short stories, English.
Women authors, English.
Creator:
Rossman, Kathleen.
Inclusive Dates:
1947- 2002
Abstract:
Collection accumulated by Kay Rossman; extensive and diverse set of items, ranging from Christmas ornaments and figurines to tea sets, clocks, games and record albums.
Type of Material:
Audiocassettes.
Calendars (documents)
Candlesticks.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Coloring books.
Correspondence.
Character dolls.
Character toys.
Exhibition catalogs.
Figurines.
Jigsaw puzzles.
Long-playing records.
Paper dolls.
Photographs.
Picture postcards.
Scripts (documents)
Sound recordings.
Posters.
Programs (documents)
Videocassettes.
Subject:
Literature -- Children's
Alice (Fictitious character : Carroll) -- Collectibles.
Cheshire Cat (Fictitious character : Carroll) -- Collectibles.
Mad Hatter (Fictitious character) -- Collectibles.
Creator:
Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919
Inclusive Dates:
1880- 1942
Abstract:
Biographical and genealogical material on the Baum and Gage families; material relating to the publishing history as well as the film and theatrical adaptations of The Wizard of Oz, including correspondence, manuscripts, reviews, publicity, and publications about Baum and Oz; photographs; and Oz memorabilia. Also, material pertaining to Russell P. MacFall and William W. Denslow.
Type of Material:
Book reviews.
Correspondence.
Genealogies (histories)
Manuscripts for publication.
Memorabilia.
Obituaries.
Photographs.
Scrapbooks.
Subject:
Wizard of Oz.
Authors.
Illustrators.
Literature -- Children's
New York State
Authors, American.
Children’s literature, American.
Children’s literature -- Film and video adaptations.
Illustrated children’s books.
Illustrators -- United States
Creator:
Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898.
Inclusive Dates:
1882- 1892
Abstract:
7 letters written by Lewis Carroll to various corespondents, including Edith Blakemore and Enid Stevens (Shawyer).
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Oxford (England) -- History.
Authors.
Literature -- British
Literature -- Children's
Authors, English -- 19th century -- Correspondence.
Creator:
Goff, Lloyd Lózes, 1917-1983.
Inclusive Dates:
1905- 1971
Abstract:
Papers of the American painter, muralist, author and illustrator of children's books. Born 1917 in Texas. Includes correspondence (1934-1971); original artwork, including pastel drawings (1924-1937), illustrations for bookplates, book illustrations, and sketchbooks; reproductions and photographs of Goff's work (1932-1969); and memorabilia, including clippings (1930-1970), exhibition catalogs and announcements for one-man and group shows (1935-1971), and photographs (1905-1967) of Goff, his family, and friends.
Type of Material:
Bookplates.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Drawings (visual works)
Exhibition catalogs.
Pastels.
Photographs.
Sketchbooks.
Subject:
Artists.
Illustrators.
Painters.
Art -- Painters
Art -- Illustrators
Literature -- Children's
Art, American -- 20th century.
Illustrators -- United States.
Mural painting and decoration -- United States -- 20th century.
Painters -- United States.
Painting, American -- 20th century.
Pastel drawing -- 20th century -- United States.
Portrait painters -- 20th century -- United States.
Creator:
Lenski, Lois, 1893-1974.
Inclusive Dates:
1927- 1967
Abstract:
American author and illustrator of children's books. Collection contains notebooks, manuscripts, book production records, original artwork for her children's books, letters from children, and published material.
Type of Material:
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Galley proofs.
Illustrations (layout features)
Manuscripts for publication.
Photographs.
Research notes.
Notebooks.
Subject:
Appalachian Region -- Juvenile literature.
Great Plains -- Juvenile literature.
Southern states -- Juvenile literature.
West (U.S.) -- Juvenile literature.
Artists.
Authors.
Illustrators.
Art -- Illustrators
Literature -- Children's
Women Authors
Children's literature.
Illustrated children's books.
Illustration of books -- United States -- 20th century.
Illustrators -- United States.
Women artists -- United States.
Women authors, American.
Creator:
Widdemer, Mabel Cleland.
Inclusive Dates:
1921- 1963
Abstract:
American poet and children's author. Collection contains correspondence, printed material, clippings, subject files. Note that the entire collection consists of photocopies (no original items).
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Transcripts.
Subject:
Authors.
Biography
Literature -- American Fiction
Literature -- American Poetry
Literature -- Children's
Women Authors
Authors, American.
Children's authors.
Creator:
McGinley, Phyllis, 1905-1978
Inclusive Dates:
1897- 1978
Abstract:
The Phyllis McGinley Papers comprise personal and business correspondence, writings, and memorabilia. Spanning 1897 to 1978, the collection reflects not only the professional career of the American humorist and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, but also the wide scope of her audience. Writings include, for any given title, any combination of work sheets, manuscripts, production records, and published versions for McGinley's books, essays, interviews, lyrics, poetry, reviews, scripts, speeches and stories.
Memorabilia consists primarily of financial, legal, and printed materials, photographs and scrapbooks.
Type of Material:
Account books.
Calendars (documents)
Check stubs.
Contracts.
Correspondence.
Diaries.
Drafts (documents)
Essays.
Galley proofs.
Interviews.
Notebooks.
Juvenilia.
Librettos (documents for music)
Manuscripts for publication.
Memorabilia.
Musical scores.
Photographs.
Poems.
Reviews (documents)
Scrapbooks.
Scripts (documents)
Speeches (documents)
Workbooks.
Subject:
United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.
Educators.
Humorists.
Lyricists.
Poets.
Women Authors
Literature -- Children's
Literature -- American Poetry
Literature -- American Fiction
Abortion -- Law and legislation -- New York (State)
American literature -- Irish American authors.
American poetry -- 20th century.
American poetry -- Women authors.
Children's literature.
Humorists, American.
Humorous poetry -- United States.
Irish American women.
Irish Americans.
Lyricists -- United States.
Poets, American.
Women authors, American.
Women poets, American.
Creator:
Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886.
Inclusive Dates:
1881- 1881
Abstract:
Letter from English artist and illustrator Randolph Caldecott.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Authors.
Art -- Illustrators
Literature -- British
Literature -- Children's
Children's literature -- Illustrations.
Illustrators, English.