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Angela Dominguez illustrations, circa 2012-2017, circa 2012-2017 (inclusive)

Extent:

3.0 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection consists of final artwork by children's author/illustrator Angela Dominguez (1982-).

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

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Fine Press prospectuses and ephemera, 1955-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:

1.33 linear feet

Abstract:

The collection contains material from fine presses and individual printers received by the Rare Book Department of the Free Library of Philadelphia. The bulk of the items are prospectuses, but the collection also includes greeting cards, keepsakes, printed advertisements, and samples.

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

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Louise Lee and Richard Floethe papers, 1956

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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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Oliver Goldsmith papers, 1758-1798 (inclusive)

Extent:

2.11 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection is comprised of letters and other documents to and from Oliver Goldsmith. The first series has letters and documents from members in his literary circle as well as documents related to Oliver Goldsmith’s works. The second series is composed of contracts between Oliver Goldsmith and John Newbery.

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

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Carolyn Haywood papers, 1884-1991 (inclusive)

Extent:

42.0 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection contains the personal and literary papers of children's author and illustrator Carolyn Haywood. The collection consists of manuscripts, illustrations, proofs, sketchbooks, correspondence, clippings, audiovisual materials, photographs, scrapbooks, diplomas, and awards.

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

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Margaret O. Hyde papers, 1953 (inclusive)

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0.21 linear feet

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Margaret Oldroyd Hyde is a writer who specializes in books for adolescents on topics of health, invention, or science. The Margaret O. Hyde papers consist of material from Flight Today and Tomorrow (1953), including typescripts, galleys, and illustration proofs.

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

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Kristin Hunter Lattany writings, circa 1968-1971 (inclusive)

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0.1 linear feet

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This collection consists of a typescript for the book Boss Cat (1971) and a manuscript for the book The Soul Brothers and Sister Lou (1968) by Kristin Hunter Lattany (1931-2008).

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

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Munro Leaf papers, 1918-1986 (inclusive)

Extent:

15.46 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection contains the literary papers of author and illustrator Munro Leaf (1905-1976), with materials dating from 1918 to 1986. Manuscript drafts and illustrations from fifty-eight titles are represented (including fourteen titles produced as part of his work for the US Army and the Foreign Service). In addition to graphite and pen and ink illustrations and manuscript drafts, the collection includes audiovisual materials, clippings, correspondence, dummies, ephemera, photographs, promotional materials, proofs, published volumes, and a scrapbook. Of particular note: the original manuscript for The Story of Ferdinand (1936) as well as a sizeable collection of materials related to the book and its many adaptations; both published and unpublished art and drafts for the Can Be Fun series; and a large quantity of materials related to Munro Leaf’s Watchbirds, serialized in Ladies Home Journal and published in six compilations.

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

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Free Library of Philadelphia Collection of Literary Manuscripts, 1666-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:

23.0 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection contains letters, manuscript fragments, autographs, and other documents by famous authors. The material dates from 1666 to 1990 with the bulk of the collection consisting of letters written by the authors to various friends with some letters to editors or critics.

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

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E. (Elizabeth) MacKinstry illustrations, circa 1900-1956 (inclusive)

Extent:

2.0 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection consists of sketches, studies, and drawings by children's illustrator E. (Elizabeth) MacKinstry (1879-1956).

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