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Virginia Lee Burton papers, circa 1954-1962 (inclusive)

Extent:

12.5 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection consists of sketches, artwork, illustrations, dummies, galleys, typescripts, and color separations created by Virginia Lee Burton for the book Life Story (1962).

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]

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Evaline Ness papers, circa 1964-1972 (inclusive)

Extent:

5.08 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection consists of dummies, sketches, paste-ups, artwork, and color separations created by Evaline Ness as illustrations for the books Coll and His White Pig, The Truthful Harp, The Black Cauldron, The Castle of Llyr, Taran Wanderer, The High King, and Old Mother Hubbard and Her Dog.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]

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Aliki papers, 1962-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:

7.02 linear feet

Abstract:

The Aliki papers (1962-1975) consist of a book, color separations, dummies, illustrations, and text layouts for five of the children's books she illustrated: Averages, Birds at Night, My Five Senses, The Story of William Penn, and This is the House Where Jack Lives.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]

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Marcia Brown papers, circa 1969

Extent:

0.83 linear feet

Abstract:

Marcia Brown is an author and illustrator known for her children’s books and illustrated folktales. The collection consists of dummies, an original print, and a carved wood block for How, Hippo! (1969).

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]

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Beatrice Schenk de Regniers papers, 1961-1968 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.42 linear feet

Abstract:

The collection consists of dummies, correspondence, manuscripts, outlines, sketches, research notes, drafts, galley proofs, and typescripts by the children's book author and editor Beatrice Schenk de Regniers (1914-2000), for her books The Little Girl and Her Mother (1963), May I Bring a Friend? (1964), The Abe Lincoln Joke Book (1965), and Willy O'Dwyer Jumped in the Fire (1968).

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]

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Jane Flory papers, circa 1950-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:

4.0 linear feet

Abstract:

This is a collection of manuscripts, illustrations, and notes by Jane Flory. Documentation is present for a number of Flory's books, including Faraway Dream, Farmer John, The Golden Venture, It Was a Pretty Good Year, The Liberation of Clementine Tipton, Mist on the Mountain, One Hundred and Eight Bells, Peddler's Summer, Ramshackle Roost, A Tune for the Towpath, The Unexpected Grandchildren, and We'll Have a Friend for Lunch. Materials include manuscript drafts, notes and sketches, galley proofs, and correspondence with editors.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]

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Leonard P. Kessler papers, 1972

Extent:

2.34 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection consists of production materials for the book How to Play Better Football (1972) by children's author C. Paul Jackson, illustrated by Leonard P. Kessler. The collection includes a dummy and a complete set of final art, in addition to small amounts of correspondence, preliminary art, and partial proofs.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]

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Frederick R. Gardner collection of Robert Lawson, 1900-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:

69.8 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection contains the literary papers of author and illustrator Robert Lawson (1892-1957), collected by Frederick R. Gardner. Materials date from 1900 to 1983. Lawson’s illustrations make up the bulk of this collection; illustrations for forty-seven titles and unpublished artworks are represented. In addition to etchings and illustrations in graphite, pen and ink, and watercolor, the collection includes articles, clippings, correspondence, manuscript drafts, photographs, promotional materials, slides, and speeches. Some of Frederick R. Gardner's records relating to his collecting project are also represented. Of particular note are the dummy for Munro Leaf’s The Story of Ferdinand (1936) and the original art for Mr. Popper’s Penguins (1938) and Wee Gillis (1938).

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Rare Book Department [Contact Us]

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Tomi Ungerer papers, 1955-1974 (inclusive)

Extent:

29.5 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection contains the literary papers of author, illustrator, and cartoonist Tomi Ungerer. Ungerer’s illustrations for children’s books, both his own and those of other authors, make up the bulk of the collection. The papers consist of notes, drafts, dummies, published volumes, sketches, illustrations, color separations, proofs, and promotional materials for published and unpublished works written between 1955 and 1974. Titles represented include The Three Robbers, Moon Man, Crictor, Flat Stanley, the Mellops series, and Adelaide, among others.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]

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Marguerite de Angeli papers, 1935-1977 (bulk) 1914-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:

16.7 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection contains the papers of children’s book author and illustrator Marguerite de Angeli (1889-1987), with materials dating from 1914 to 1982 (bulk 1935-1977). Much of the collection consists of drafts and artwork for twenty-six of de Angeli’s children’s books. Also present are clippings, correspondence, dummies, proofs, and a scrapbook.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]