Subject: Children's literature--20th century - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Emma L. Brock notes and illustrations, 1958 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.01 linear feet
Abstract:: The collection contains three color separations for page 27 of Skipping Island (1958) by Emma L. Brock, with an identifying note.

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

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]

Eulalie Osgood Grover papers, 1900-1954 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: This is a small collection of papers by the author Eulalie Osgood Grover. This collection consists of two typescript French translations of Sunbonnet Babies, a printed copy of A Trip to Egypt by Dreamland Babies, advertising material for The Art-Literature Readers, and correspondence. The majority of the correspondence is from the illustrator Bertha Corbett Melcher, with whom Grover collaborated frequently.

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

Frances Salomon Murphy writings, 1953 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.42 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection contains the final draft and production material for the 1953 children’s book Ready-Made Family by Frances Salomon Murphy.

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

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]

Lucy Fitch Perkins papers, 1909-1964 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: This is a small collection of material by and about children's author and illustrator Lucy Fitch Perkins (1865-1937). It contains correspondence, a manuscript draft of The Dutch Twins, and advertising material for "The Twins Series."

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

Elizabeth Ripley papers, 1965-1968 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.25 linear feet
Abstract:: This is a collection of manuscripts and notes by Elizabeth Ripley for her last three artist biographies: Copley: A Biography, Hokusai: A Biography, and Rodin: A Biography. Materials include drafts, outlines, notes, dummies, proofs, photographs, and correspondence.

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

N. C. (Newell Convers) Wyeth Artwork, circa 1938-1940, 1938-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:: 36.0 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection consists of final artwork by illustrator N. C. (Newell Convers) Wyeth (1882-1945).

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

Lloyd Alexander papers, 1941-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:: 24.8 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection contains the literary papers of author Lloyd Alexander, dating from 1941-1995. Drafts, proofs, and planning notes for Alexander's writings, together with correspondence relating to his books, make up the bulk of the collection; other types of materials present include drawings, newspaper clippings, and advertisements. Titles represented include The Marvelous Misadventures of Sebastian, The First Two Lives of Lukas-Kasha, Westmark, the first five Vesper Holly adventures, and all of the Prydain chronicles.

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

Louise Lee and Richard Floethe papers, 1956

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection contains one dummy and one piece of preliminary artwork for If I Were Captain, written by Louise Lee and illustrated by Richard Floethe. If I Were Captain was the first book on which the couple collaborated and was chosen as a Junior Literary Guild Selection.

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

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