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Undine Barge Club records, 1856-1986 (inclusive)

Extent:

35.0 linear feet

Abstract:

The Undine Barge Club records documents the history of this rowing organization from 1856 to 1986. Included in the collection are annual records on membership participation, correspondence, files regarding stewdarship of Castle Ringstetten, and scrapbooks documenting significant Undine Barge Club events. Researchers interested in the history of this organization, or on the history of activity on the Schuylkill River would find this collection useful.

Held at: Independence Seaport Museum, J. Welles Henderson Archives and Library [Contact Us]

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Ward collection of New York Shipbuilding Corporation material, 1954-1967 (bulk) 1919-1969 (inclusive)

Extent:

2.5 linear feet

Abstract:

The New York Shipbuilding Corporation (NYS) was founded in 1899 by Henry G. Morse (1850-1903), who served as the company’s first president. The company held significant government contracts during both World Wars, and built ships for the United States Navy, Coast Guard, and Emergency Fleet Corporation as well as the Department of Commerce and Labor. During the 1930s, the company built luxury ocean liners, such as the Manhattan and the Washington for the United States Lines, and also built ships for Pennsylvania Railroad, Reading Railroad, Standard Oil and American Export Lines. During its tenure, the New York Shipbuilding Corporation constructed over 500 ships. NYS completed its last ship in 1967 and went out of business shortly thereafter. The bulk of the collection appears to have been work-related materials used by John F. Ward, a New York Shipbuilding employee in the 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes material from 1919 to 1969, with the...(see more)

Held at: Independence Seaport Museum, J. Welles Henderson Archives and Library [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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Jim Arnosky illustrations, 1976-1978 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.1 linear feet (1 envelope)

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This collection contains original illustrations by the naturalist and children’s book author and illustrator Jim Arnosky. The illustrations include color separations and drawings. Six titles are represented, including Arnosky’s first book I Was Born in a Tree and Raised by Bees (1977).

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

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Jonathan Bean papers, 2016, 2016

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0.92 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection comprises promotional materials created by Bean for the book, Real Cowboys by Kate Hoefler.

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

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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]

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Lizi Boyd illustration, 2014, 2014

Extent:

1.58 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection contains one illustration by Lizi Boyd.

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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Mônica Carnesi papers, 2015-2017, 2015-2017

Extent:

5.0 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection contains the artwork and ephemera of children's author/illustrator Mônica Carnesi.

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

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Lauren Castillo illustrations, 2016, 2016

Extent:

2.8 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection of original artwork was created by Lauren Castillo for the Free Library of Philadelphia's Summer Reading 2016 kick-off event.

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