Repository: Princeton University Library: Cotsen Children's Library / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1900">1900</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1949">1949</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 1307 items and 19 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection consists primarily of photographs taken by Rupert Potter (1832-1914), father of children's book author Beatrix Potter (1866-1944). It includes many portraits of Beatrix, of family members, and of friends. In addition, the collection includes studio portraits of Potter family members taken by various commercial photographers; a few photographs taken by Beatrix as aids for illustration; and photographs of animals and farmsteads in the Lake District related to Beatrix Potter Heelis' career as sheep farmer and land preservationist from the 1910s to 1940s.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Cotsen Children's Library [Contact Us]

Held at: Princeton University Library: Cotsen Children's Library [Contact Us]

Extent:: 71 boxes and 109.85 linear feet
Abstract:: The Lloyd E. Cotsen Papers consist of papers and personal items of Lloyd Cotsen's related to his time as an executive at Neutrogena Corporation, his art and book collection practices, his philanthropic contributions, his archaeological interests, and photographs shot by Cotsen. Items related to the production of Cotsen Occasional Press publications are also included. Material dates from 1949 to 2021.

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Extent:: 7 boxes, 2 items, and 11.0 linear feet
Abstract:: A collection of correspondence, sketches, proofs, notes, personal writing, photographs, and legal documents related to the life and careers of P. L. Travers (1899-1996) and Mary Shepard (1909-2000).

Held at: Princeton University Library: Cotsen Children's Library [Contact Us]

Extent:: 7 boxes and 3 linear feet
Abstract:: Advertising material, mostly catalogs, from publishers and sellers of children's books, toys and educational products.

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