Form: Galley proofs / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1950">1950</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1999">1999</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Katherine Milhous and Frances Lichten papers, 1903-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:: 40.14 linear feet
Abstract:: This is a collection of the manuscripts, illustrations, and papers of Katherine Milhous, and the papers of Frances Lichten. Katherine Milhous manuscript materials include drafts, dummies, proofs, notes, finished art, color separations, and other production materials for her children’s books. Her papers include artwork in various media, correspondence, lecture notes, itineraries, scrapbooks, publicity materials, books, photographs, and subject files. There are also 18 model houses Milhous made for the Works Progress Administration. Frances Lichten materials include correspondence, a small amount of family history material, two albums of photographs and letters from Milhous and Lichten's 1925-1926 trip to Europe, and copies of brochures and small volumes illustrated by Lichten.

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

A. Edward Newton collection, 1892-1941 (bulk) 1808-1966 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8.0 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection consists of the personal and professional papers of Philadelphia book collector A. Edward Newton (1864-1940). The bulk of the materials are book manuscripts, correspondence, keepsakes, and newspaper clippings, with published volumes cataloged separately. The collection relates to his book collecting activities and was primarily compiled by his son, E. Swift Newton, with additional material given by various donors.

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

Freda Pastor Berkowitz proofs, 1963-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.34 linear feet
Abstract:: Freda Pastor Berkowitz (1908-1994) was a Philadelphia-area pianist, music teacher, and author. The collection consists of galley proofs and folded and gathered sheets for On Lutes, Recorders, and Harpsichords (1967) and plate proofs for Unfinished Symphony (1963).

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

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]

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]

Elizabeth Hoffman Honness papers, circa 1957-1966 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.75 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection contains typescripts, galley proofs, and engraver's proofs for books by children's author Elizabeth Hoffman Honness (1904-2003), including Mystery in the Square Tower (1957), Mystery of the Secret Message (1961), and Mystery of the Pirate's Ghost (1966).

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

Henry H. Glassie Papers, 1980-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 cubic feet
Abstract:: Henry H. Glassie earned his Ph.D. in folklore from the University of Pennsylvania in 1969 and taught at the University from 1976–1988. The collection consists of manuscripts of two works, Passing the Time in Ballymenone (1982) and Irish Folk History (1982).

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Lucille Wallower papers, 1932-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.6 linear feet
Abstract:: The papers of Pennsylvania children's author Lucille Wallower contain typewritten drafts and illustrations for many different works, including Colonial Histories: Pennsylvania, A Conch Shell for Molly, The Hippity Hopper: or, Why There Are No Indians in Pennsylvania, Indians of Pennsylvania, The Lost Prince: Louis XVII of France, The Morning Star, The New Pennsylvania Primer, Old Satan: A Pennsylvania Folk Tale, Your Pennsylvania, and others. Many of the works represented in this collection were created specifically for use in the classroom. The collection also contains magazine clippings of Marguerite de Angeli's work, which influenced Wallower.

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

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