Subject: Illustrated children's books--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]

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]

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]

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]

Jim Arnosky illustrations, 1976-1978 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear feet (1 envelope)
Abstract:: 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]

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]

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]

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