Skip to Search
Skip to Navigation
Skip to Content

University of Connecticut University Libraries Archives & Special Collections
at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center

Children's Literature Collection (Northeast Children's Literature Collection)


Contact the Curator

Terri Goldich
Curator for the Northeast Children's Literature Collection

Archives & Special Collections
Thomas J. Dodd Research Center
University of Connecticut Libraries
405 Babbidge Road Unit 1205
Storrs, CT 06269-1205

Phone: 860.486.3646
Fax: 860.486.4521
Email: terri.goldich@lib.uconn.edu Children's Literature Collection (Northeast Children's Literature Collection)

For more information on the Northeast Children's Literature Collection at UConn, go to http://nclc.uconn.edu


Alexander (Martha G.) Papers    Finding Aid

1970-1995
10 linear feet
Books, manuscripts, dummies, and proofs.
Collection Number: MSS 2002-0015

The Martha Alexander Papers consist of the manuscripts, dummies, and proofs for a significant number of her published works, in addition to two boxes of her books.


Aller (Susan B.) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1989-1994
7.6 linear feet
Correspondence, Galley proofs, illustrations, publications.
Collection Number: MSS 2004-0065

The collection contains the original manuscripts of children's author Susan B. Aller as well as her collection of works by J.M. Barrie.


Babbitt (Natalie) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1906-1991
50.2 linear feet
Artwork, dummies, sketches, correspondence.
Collection Number: MSS 1994-0001

The papers of children's author and illustrator, Natalie Babbitt include correspondence, reviews, publicity, manuscripts, drafts, illustrations and finished artwork for sixteen books and several articles.


Baum (Arline) Papers    Finding Aid

1987-1993
4.3 linear feet
Artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 1999-0045

Collection consists of original artwork for "Opt, An Illusionary Tale", along with two textbooks (and associated teaching guides) in which the "Opt" book was reprinted.


Bloom-Slayton Correspondence Collection    Finding Aid

1988-1992
.1 linear feet (4 items)
Correspondence.
Collection Number: MSS 2000-0091

The collection contains the initial letter from Slayton to Bloom and Bloom’s response. Also included is a photocopy of the cover of Yonder and one letter from John Atwater to Roger Crossgrove conveying the Bloom-Slayton correspondence.


Bragdon (Lillian J.) Papers    Finding Aid

1941-1962
1.25 linear feet
Books, Correspondence.
Collection Number: MSS 1998-0168

The collection contains the books and correspondence from Lillian J. Bragdon's career as a children's author and editor.


Buck (Margaret Waring) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, circa 1860-1993
7 linear feet
Correspondence, artwork, personal papers.
Collection Number: MSS 1997-0034

Margaret Waring Buck has produced a number of self-illustrated books explaining how animals live in the wild. The typical Buck nature book contains detailed black-and-white drawings of the plants, animals, insects and birds to be found in a particular outdoors location, along with an explanatory text ideal for young naturalists who are beginning to learn about the subject. The collection includes manuscript materials and original artwork by Miss Buck for The Face - What it Means, and for several of Miss Buck’s nature books, including Along the Seashore and How They Grow. Collection also includes a wide range of Miss Buck’s personal papers and memorabilia, including a large number of photographs, many dating back to the 1800s. The collection contains images or information on the following families: Buck, Atwater, Waring and Pratchett. Notebooks and newspaper clippings from the 1990-93 period are also present.


Butler (Francelia) Papers    Finding Aid

undated
12 linear feet
Correspondence, manuscripts, publications, audio visual materials.
Collection Number: MSS 1997-0056

This collection has not yet been organized for unassisted research use. Researchers wishing to access this collection must make prior arrangements with the Curator before visiting Archives Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center.


Butterworth (Oliver) Papers    Finding Aid

1934-1996
5.25 linear feet
Correspondence, manuscripts.
Collection Number: MSS 2000-0052

The papers of Oliver Butterworth, native of Connecticut and educator and author of children's books. The collection contains correspondence, notes, drafts, manuscripts, galleys, proofs, artwork, scripts and published books pertaining to Butterworth's career and interests.


Carle (Eric) Collection    Finding Aid

1991
.1 linear feet
Artifact.
Collection Number: MSS 2000-0092

The collection contains one artifact ("The Very Hungry Caterpillar").


Carroll (David M.) Collection    Finding Aid

undated, 1996
.1 linear feet
Artwork and correspondence.
Collection Number: MSS 1996-0020

One folder containing correspondence, notes, sketches and a calendar created in conjunction with an exhibition held in the Libraries in 1996.


Catanese (Paul W.) Papers    Finding Aid

undated
.25 linear feet
Correspondence, manuscripts.
Collection Number: MSS 2005-0112

The collection contains manuscripts and correspondence associated with two of Mr. Catanese's books, "The Brave Apprentice" and "The Thief and the Beanstalk."


Chartier (Normand) Papers    Finding Aid

circa 1974-1992
4 linear feet
Correspondence and artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 1993-0070

The collection contains artwork, notes, correspondence, photographs and other materials pertaining to Chartier's illustrations of several children's books.


Chess (Victoria) Papers    Finding Aid

1985-1994
3 linear feet
Correspondence and artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 1992-0042

The collection contains materials pertaining to eleven books or stories illustrated by Victoria Chess.


Christensen (Bonnie) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1863-2002
15.7 linear feet
Illustrations, artwork, manuscripts.
Collection Number: MSS 2005-0088

The collection contains the original illustrations, woodcut blocks, research materials, and manuscript materials of Bonnie Christensen.


Clayton (Stephanie) Collection of Little Red Riding Hood    Finding Aid

1991-2003
1.3 linear feet
Realia.
Collection Number: MSS 2012-0005

The collection contains assorted realia related to, and depicting, the Little Red Riding Hood Fairy Tale. The collection contains stuffed animals, dolls, porcelain figures, and a clock.


Cole (Joanna) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1985-1994
11.7 linear feet
Artwork, Books, Correspondence, Financial Records, Illustrations, Interviews, Manuscripts, Notes.
Collection Number: MSS 2003-0130

This collection contains the editorial correspondence, manuscripts and sketches of Joanna Cole, a writer of Children's books and author of the Magic School Bus series.


Cooney (Barbara) Papers    Finding Aid

1953-1999
58 linear feet
Artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 1997-0102

Barbara Cooney (1917-2000) was a freelance author and illustrator of over 100 books for children. The collection contains the preliminary and finished artwork for 21 titles.


Cooper (Floyd) Collection    Finding Aid

1999
1 item
Artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 2000-0094

The collection consists of one illustration on matte board. Mr. Cooper uses a watercolor wash and erasure process to create his illustrations.


Davis (Katie) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1990-2010
22.6 linear feet
Artwork, Book dummies, Books, Brochures, Contracts, Correspondence, Drawings, Galley proofs, Illustrations, Manuscripts, Marketing material, Newspapers, Notes, Photocopies, Photographs, Press releases, Publications, Sketches.
Collection Number: MSS 2010-0051

Katie Davis is a Connecticut-based children's author and illustrator. This collection contains original works of art, book dummies, correspondence, and manuscripts that relate to eight of her published works. The collection also includes original art and realia pertaining to a copyrighted character that Davis created called Scared Guy.


DePalma (Mary Newell) Papers    Finding Aid

1995-2008
4.6 linear feet
Manuscripts, Correspondence, Books, Artwork, Photographs.
Collection Number: MSS 2011-0116

The collection includes the materials used to create several of Ms. DePalma's works, such as My Chair, The Strange Egg, Many Millions of Leaves, A Grand Old Tree, The Perfect Gift, and The Nutcracker Doll.


dePaola (Tomie) Collection    Finding Aid

undated, 1949-1999
70 linear feet
Correspondence, Artwork, Realia.
Collection Number: MSS 1999-0033

The Tomie dePaola collection contains Tomie's art-work, sketch books and paintings from the beginning of his career, as well as many different editions from each book he wrote or illustrated, including foreign editions. Some of the languages represented are Portuguese, Swedish, Finnish, French Canadian, German, Afrikaans, and even Zulu. Original illustrations from books, as well as paintings and other art work spanning from his childhood years are included. The collection also contains marketing items from his books, such as towels, porcelain jewelry containers, music boxes, paper goods (wrapping paper, cups & plates), quilts from schools, and a large selection of Christmas tree ornaments designed by Tomie.


Dyer (Jane) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1986-2000
6 linear feet
Manuscripts, artwork and correspondence.
Collection Number: MSS 1991-0043

The collection contains original art, research material, photographs, sketches, dummies, manuscripts, galleys, proofs, correspondence, publicity material, and reviews from 1986-2000 (bulk,1989-1997). There are several oversized posterboards, that show the process of how the illustrator progressed from research material to sketches to the finished illustration, that were used at book fairs, schools, and presentations.


Estes (Eleanor) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1900-1988
10.05 linear feet
Correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, ephemera.
Collection Number: MSS 1997-0049

The collection contains professional and personal correspondence, photographs, drafts, essays, newspaper clippings and ephemera related to Estes long career as a children's book author and illustrator.


Finkelstein (Norman H.) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1983-2008
9.05 linear feet
Correspondence, manuscripts, galleys, proofs.
Collection Number: MSS 2001-0115

Norman H. Finkelstein is a Massachusetts-based writer of nonfiction for children and adults.The collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, galleys, proofs and further editorial material pertaining to the author's career and his 16 published and 19 unpublished works.


Fisher (Clavin) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1943-1998
.1 linear feet
Manuscripts and publications.
Collection Number: MSS 1991-0045

The collection contains copies of publications in which the author published short stories and photocopies of correspondence, articles, reviews and related information.


Fisher (Leonard Everett) Papers    Finding Aid

1929-1999
14.5 linear feet
Correspondence, manuscripts, artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 1997-0064

Leonard Everett Fisher, the well-known author and illustrator, was born in Bronx, New York, in 1924. By the time he was in second grade, he was already winning awards for his artwork. After serving in World War II as a cartographer, he attended Yale University’s School of Art where he received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Fine Arts. His first book, "The Silken Secret", was published in 1954. Fisher’s work covers a broad range, as he writes history, science, biographies, science fiction, legends, and poetry. Mr. Fisher has been honored with such awards as the Joseph Pulitzer Painting Fellowship, the William Wirt Winchester Traveling Fellowship, the Premio Grafico Fiera di Bologna, the 1981 National Jewish Book Award for Children’s Literature, and the Christopher Medal, along with numerous others for his painting, writing and illustrating skills. In addition to authoring over eighty books, and illustrating more than two hundred and sixty, Mr. Fisher has also designed ten United States Postage stamps. Although he is well known and admired for his scratchboard drawings and his black and white acrylic illustrations, he also uses other media. Some of Leonard Everett Fisher’s books include "The Great Wall of China"," Gandhi", "The Seven Days of Creation", "The White House", and his more recent "Cyclops", and "Alexander Graham Bell" (1999).


Flora (James) Papers    Finding Aid

1955-1994
2.5 linear feet
Artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 1997-0071

The collection consists of original art and sketches, in some cases providing complete art for the books. Other assorted materials include color separations and two complete book dummies.


Gackenbach (Dick) Papers    Finding Aid

1974-1991
15 linear feet
Manuscripts, artwork, correspondence.
Collection Number: MSS 1992-0043

The collection includes manuscripts, dummies, sketches, and original artwork for 21 books and one audio cassette.


Galdone (Paul) Collection    Finding Aid

ca. 1976
2 linear feet
Artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 1999-0041

The four color separations appear to be from a cover or title page for "Puss in Boots".


Gramatky (Hardie) Papers    Finding Aid

circa 1970
4.5 linear feet
Artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 1985-0004

The collection contains original art, manuscripts and research materials for "Happy’s Christmas", published in 1970 by Putnam. An attempt has been made to put the revisions in a logical progressive order but the author’s order is not necessarily recreated in the folders.


Greenwalt (Mary) Papers    Finding Aid

1936-1946
3 linear feet
Illustrations.
Collection Number: MSS 2012-0122

The Mary Greenwalt Papers include forty-four illustrations of her works on the lives of famous composers published between 1936 and 1946. Twenty-two illustrations have been identified as to the books in which they appeared; twenty-two remain unconnected to published works.


Grover (Beatrice) Papers    Finding Aid

undated
1 linear foot
Manuscripts, Illustrations.
Collection Number: MSS 1994-0015

The collection contains the original manuscript and illustrations of Broad Stripes and Bright Stars.


Hafner (Marylin) Papers    Finding Aid

undated
10 linear feet
Correspondence and artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 1997-0038

The collection contains correspondence, illustrations, pre and post publication materials pertaining to 28 titles illustrated by Ms. Hafner


Hoberman (Mary Ann) Papers    Finding Aid

1961-2010
11.1 linear feet
Books, correspondence, manuscripts, works of art.
Collection Number: MSS 2005-0168

The collection consists of materials related to children's author Mary Ann Hoberman. The recipient of numerous awards for her children's books and poetry. The materials include her and other authors books, manuscripts, original artwork, poetry, and various administrative records.


Hoffman (Rosekrans) Papers    Finding Aid

1992
3 linear feet
Correspondence and artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 1994-0005

The collection consists of 12 pieces of correspondence and 41 pieces of original artwork pertaining to Jane Yolen's Mother Goose Songbook (1992).


Hogrogian (Nonny) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1953-2000
19 linear feet
Books, clippings, correspondence, dummies, ephemera, illustrations, works of art.
Collection Number: MSS 1997-0059

Illustrations, drawings, and proofs of works by children's book author and illustrator Nonny Hogrogian. The collection contains materials related to more than two dozen works by Hogrogian.


Houghton Mifflin Company Records    Finding Aid

undated

Correspondence, Books, Posters, Audiotapes, Videotapes, Promotional materials, Production materials, Mechanicals, Proofs, Layouts, Cromos, Folded and Gathereds, and Catalogs.
Collection Number: MSS 1993-0076


Hubbell (Patricia) Papers    Finding Aid

1988-1990
.5 linear feet
Books, Manuscripts.
Collection Number: MSS 2002-0048

Books and poems by author Patricia Hubbell. The collection contains more than a dozen of Hubbell's works, as well as correspondence, notes, manuscrips, and dummies produced during her career.


Hyman (Trina Schart) Papers    Finding Aid

1985-1994
1 linear foot
Correspondence, Illustrations,, Manuscripts, Notes, Publications.
Collection Number: MSS 1991-0050

Collection of children's book author and illustrator Triana Schart Hyman. The collection contains correspondence, illustrations, manuscripts, and notes related to her and other authors' works.


Jakobsen (Kathy) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1978-2005
17.7 linear feet
Artwork, audio visual materials, books, color slides, correspondence, drawings, illustrations, photographs, posters, publications, sketches, and videocassettes.
Collection Number: MSS 2006-0245

Jakobsen is one of America's premier folk artists. Her paintings are part of a number of permanent collections, including those of the Museum of American Folk Art and the Smithsonian. She is well known as a book illustrator for such titles as "Johnny Appleseed" (1990) and "This Land is Your Land"(1998) and has authored and illustrated two books, "My New York"(1993) and "Meet me in the Magic Kingdom"(1995).


Jeffers (Susan) Papers    Finding Aid

undated
3 linear feet
Proofs.
Collection Number: MSS 2003-0013

Art of childhood illustration press proofs for cover.


Katz (David A.) Papers    Finding Aid

undated
.1 linear feet
Artwork, Books, Fliers. [printed matter]
Collection Number: MSS 2004-0059

The collection contains materials relating to Katz's publication You can be a woman engineer published in 1995, sixth in his "You can be a woman..." series.


Kellogg (Steven) Collection    Finding Aid

1997
4 linear feet
Artifact.
Collection Number: MSS 1997-0072

The collection consists of a stuffed toy in a plastic jar [Mysterious Tadpole & Toy in a Jar, Penguin Putnam, 1997] and drawings by Kellogg created during a Children’s Bookfair event.


Klak (Helen A.) Papers    Finding Aid

1989-1990
1 linear foot
Illustrations.
Collection Number: MSS 2003-0114

The collection contains illustrations, separations, correspondence and a published copy of the book.


Knight (Clayton) Papers    Finding Aid

undated
11 linear feet
Manuscripts, Dummies, Book jacket dummies, Illustrations.
Collection Number: MSS 1995-0048

The collection contains Knight's manuscripts materials, such as book dummies, book jacket dummies and illustrations.


Knight (Hilary) Papers    Finding Aid

1956-2001
17.5 linear feet
Artwork, Illustrations, Dummies.
Collection Number: MSS 1992-0047

Hilary Knight is the son of author/illustrators Clayton Knight and Katherine Sturges. Knight has carried out the family tradition of having a career in children's literature, as he has illustrated over fifty children's books. He is well known for his illustrations for the classic Eloise books. The extensive collection includes materials for books such as When I Have a Little Girl, Most-of-The-Time Maxie, Pettifur and Ten Tall Soldiers. Besides this initial donation, Mr. Knight has also donated materials by and about his mother, illustrator Katherine Sturges.


Krauss (Ruth) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1929-1992
40.25 linear feet
Correspondence, manuscripts, proofs, galleys, sketches, illustrations.
Collection Number: MSS 1994-0007

The Ruth Krauss Papers span the late 1920s to the early 1990s (bulk dates 1950s-1980s) and includes materials pertaining to Krauss's writing for children and for adults, from the earliest stages to final, published works. The collection also includes correspondence and financial records, and some material related to Krauss’s husband David Liesk (Crockett Johnson). The collection, especially in the Children’s Literature series, is incomplete; the papers contain little or no materials pertaining to some of Krauss’s works, especially some of the earlier ones.


Krupinski (Loretta) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1990-2002
19.75 linear feet
Artwork, correspondence, manuscripts, photocopies.
Collection Number: MSS 1997-0116

The collection contains original and final artwork, sketches, correspondence, proofs, layouts, book dummies, illustrations, and galleys for twenty-three books illustrated by Loretta Krupinski.


Lawson (Marie) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1955-1956
1 linear foot
Manuscripts, dummies, artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 2002-0127

Marie Lawson, resident of Westport, Connecticut, was an author and illustrator of books for young people. The collection contains research notes, drafts, dummies, and illustrations for her "Strange Sea Stories" and a number of apparently unpublished works.


Lewin (Ted and Betsy) Papers    Finding Aid

ca. 1973-ca.1990
2 linear feet
Artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 1997-0069

The collection contains watercolor illustrations from two books by Ted Lewin [The Ghost of Grannoch Moor, William MacKellar, 1973 and The Witch of Glen Gowrie, William MacKellar, 1978] and one by Betsy Lewin [Araminta's Paintbox, Karen Ackerman, 1990]. Proofs for the last title are also included.


Liberman (Judith) Papers    Finding Aid

undated
8.6 linear feet
Illustrations, Manuscripts, Wood blocks.
Collection Number: MSS 1998-0002

The Judith Liberman papers consist of the correspondence and original manuscript materials of artist and author Judith Liberman. Specifically, the collection focuses on materials that relate to two of her children's books, "The Bird's Last Song" and "Ice Cream Snow."


Lobel (Arnold) Papers    Finding Aid

1964-1986
4.5 linear feet
Illustrations.
Collection Number: MSS 2010-0109

Original text and artwork produced by children's book author and illustrator Arnold Lobel. Lobel created over 100 children's books during his career, including the "Frog and Toad" series.


MacDonald (Suse) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1979-2002
41 linear feet
Artwork, dummies, illustrations, sketches, drawings.
Collection Number: MSS 2004-0085

The collection contains artwork, illustrations, correspondence and related materials pertaining to Sus MacDonald, awarding winning author/illustrator of fourteen children's books as of 2010.


MacKellar (William) Papers    Finding Aid

1974
4 linear feet
Manuscripts, Artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 1990-0052

The author of twenty-nine books for children and young adults, Mr. MacKellar also taught courses in creative writing and conducted many literary workshops. The collection contains illustrations, dummies and manuscripts associated with four titles. Mr. MacKellar also donated a signifcant number of his books.


Maestro (Betsy and Guilio) Papers    Finding Aid

1980s
3 linear feet
Galley proofs, manuscripts, publications, sketches, works of art.
Collection Number: MSS 1990-0053

Materials related to children's book authors and illustrators Betsy and Guilio Maestro. The materials include illustrations, manuscripts, and notes related to works published by the pair.


Marshall (James) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1965-1999
16.6 linear feet
Artwork, sketchbooks.
Collection Number: MSS 1986-0006

The collection contains original art, dummies, manuscripts, proofs, and sketchbooks for approximately sixty books and short stories. There is almost no correspondence. Marshall, who also worked using the pseudonym Edward Marshall, is best known for his series of George and Martha books, in addition to "The Stupids", "Fox", and" Miss Nelson". Furthermore, he has illustrated new versions of many children’s classics, including "Cinderella", "Red Riding Hood", "Hansel and Gretel", and "Goldilocks and the Three Bears". In 1989, Marshall received Caldecott Honors from the American Library Association for "Goldilocks and the Three Bears".


Marzollo (Jean) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1993-2001
3 linear feet
Correspondence, Drafts, CD-ROMs, Books, Puzzles, Toys.
Collection Number: MSS2006-0181

The collection contains books illustrated by Marzollo and promotional puzzles and games based on the popular series I Spy written by several prominent authors including Walter Wick.


Means (Mary Greenough) Collection    Finding Aid

undated, 1959
2 linear feet
Correspondence, Illustrations (layout features), Manuscripts, Notebooks.
Collection Number: MSS 2009-0092

This collection contains original artwork, sketches, sketchbooks, correspondence, articles, and paper dolls by Mary Greenough Means, a children's book illustrator. The Means family is associated with an historic Means house in Amherst, NH.


Mills (Lauren A.) Papers    Finding Aid

1986-1993
2.75 linear feet
Sketches, illustrations, manuscripts, dummies.
Collection Number: MSS 1994-0009

The collection contains sketches, illustrations, correspondence, manuscripts, drafts, dummies and proofs for six books illustrated by Lauren Mills. Of these six books, Ms. Mills authored two as well as illustrating them. The collection includes "The Rag Coat", "Tatterhood and the Hobgoblins, A Norwegian Folktale", "Where the Towers Pierce the Sky" (jacket only)," Anne of Green Gables", "Elfabet, An ABC of Elves" (CLC C1842), and "The Tsar's Promise".


Minor (Wendell) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1970-2004
8.25 linear feet
Artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 2004-0075

The Wendell Minor Papers include incomplete sets of manuscripts, dummies, sketches, drawings, illustrations, and proofs associated with fifteen books illustrated by Wendell Minor. The collection also contains greeting cards and posters illustrated by Minor.


Moser (Barry) Papers    Finding Aid

1968-1998
34 linear feet
Artwork, research notes, sketches, correspondence.
Collection Number: MSS 1992-0050

The holdings do not include many original watercolors, the collection does contain a wide assortment of supplementary materials used in the design and production of Moser’s children’s books. Since 1987, Moser has illustrated and designed a wide range of children’s books, totalling close to 200 books for his career. Moser has worked with a wide variety of publishers and authors, but as a book designer he takes a leading role in selecting the type and layout for his books, in addition to providing the illustrations. Moser has also written several books on his own and has also adapted a number of classic children’s stories.


Movable Book Society Records    Finding Aid

undated
1.3 linear feet
Books, Publications, Correspondence.
Collection Number: MSS 2005-0016

The collection contains the records of the Movable Book Society, donated by Frank Gagliardi, a member of the Society who has donated numerous children's pop-up books


Nacht (Merle) Papers    Finding Aid

undated
7 linear feet
Correspondence, Books, Illustrations, Manuscripts.
Collection Number: MSS 2006-0241

Merle Nacht's illustrations have appeared in "The New York Times," "The Wall Street Journal," "The Washington Post," "The Hartford Courant," and many other publications. She is a frequent contributor to "The New Yorker," where her illustrations have graced the prestigious magazine's cover and pages. The collection contains correspondence, books, covers of "The New Yorker," a large original cover illustration and other manuscripts.


Nolan (Dennis) Papers    Finding Aid

ca. 1976-1994
10.5 linear feet
Manuscripts, drafts, dummies, proofs.
Collection Number: MSS 1994-0010

The collection contains materials relating to twenty-two books. Mr. Nolan has either written, illustrated or contributed to the design of all of the books represented in the collection. Materials include manuscripts, book plans, revisions, drafts, sketches, some original drawings, dummies, proofs, paste ups, and production proofs (folded and gathered). There is very little finished artwork in the collection (identified as illustrations rather than sketches).


Orr (Katherine Shelley) Papers    Finding Aid

undated

Illustrations, Books, Manuscripts, Artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 1994-0012

This collection has not yet been organized for unassisted research use. Researchers wishing to access this collection must make prior arrangements with the Curator before visiting Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center. Ms. Orr has donated original art and miscellaneous production materials for The Natural World of the Turks and Caicos and an unidentified color illustration. In recent years, she donated her book, Beautiful Heart, Beautiful SpiritHer father, William Orr, also added to his daughter's collection with the donation of original illustrations, spot art, proof sheets, correspondence, books and manuscript materials.


Parker (Robert Andrew) Papers    Finding Aid

1996
2 linear feet
Artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 1997-0153

Born in 1927 in New Jersey, Parker is the illustrator of over forty children’s books. His work has been recognized with several prizes: 1970 Caldecott Honor for Pop Corn and Ma Goodness by Edna Mitchell Preston, 1972 American Institute of Graphics Arts Book Show for Liam’s Catch by Dorothy Parker and a 1982 American Library Association Notable Book award for The Whistling Skeleton edited by John Bierhorst. The collection contains the original art for the illustrations in "Aunt Skilly and the Stranger" by Kathleen Stevens.


Paul (Alison) Papers    Finding Aid

2007
4 linear feet
Galley proofs.
Collection Number: MSS 2010-0013

Galley proofs for "The Crow" published in 2007.


Peck (Richard) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 2005
.25 linear feet
Typescripts, Proof.
Collection Number: MSS 2006-0244

The collection contains drafts and proofs of Mr. Peck's publication, Here Lies the Librarian.


Podwal (Mark) Papers    Finding Aid

1998-2000
1 linear foot
Artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 2000-0093

The collection includes promotional materials, three pieces of original art and an incomplete set of proofs for "King Solomon and his Magic Ring."


Ransom (Candice F.) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1981-2001
6.5 linear foot
Manuscripts, Notes, Proofs, Galleys, Books.
Collection Number: MSS 1994-0013

Ms. Ransom is the author of many children's books. She has donated materials associated with over twenty-five novels (including reference and research materials) and thirty other published works (including some foreign language editions).


Riggio (Anita) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1964-2000
17 linear feet
Artwork, Correspondence, Drawings, Galley proofs, Illustrations, Notebooks, Sketches.
Collection Number: MSS 1997-0121

Anita Riggio has illustrated a number of children's books and has also worked as a cartoonist and a commercial illustrator. The collection consists of original artwork and manuscripts for 25 children's books and two magazine articles, in addition to a selection of Ms. Riggio's production materials for her commercial work.


Rogasky (Barbara) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1988-1996
1 linear foot
Correspondence and manusripts.
Collection Number: MSS 1998-0112

The collection contains research notes, correspondence, drafts, revisions and other materials pertaining to stories or books written by Ms. Rogasky.


Sarg (Tony) Collection    Finding Aid

undated
2 linear feet
Artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 1998-0192

The collection contains one ink, crayon (?) and watercolor sketch.


Scarry (Richard) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1946-1997
106.3 linear feet
Administrative Records, Artwork, Audio cassettes, Book dummies, Books, Correspondence, Drawings, Financial Records, Galley proofs, Illustrations, Manuscripts, Notes.
Collection Number: MSS 1997-0048

The Richard Scarry Papers contain materials related to Scarry himself, but the majority of the archives pertains to the creation, production, and distribution of his books for children. The archives contains materials and correspondence concerning Scarry's early work, with Western Publishing and Little Golden Books, beginning in the 1950s. A greater amount of material concerns the works produced by Scarry during his later association with Random House.


Seiden (Art) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1950-1996
2 linear feet
Artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 1998-0359

Assorted pieces of original art by Art Seiden. Most pieces are matted, many have captions written on the artwork by the artist. No complete texts are represented.


Shea (Pegi Deitz) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1989-2005
3.25 linear feet
Correspondence, manuscripts.
Collection Number: MSS 1997-0068

The collection includes materials associated with both of the author’s books. Materials for "Bungalow, Fungalow" and "The Whispering Cloth", originally titled "Stitches", include correspondence, research materials, photographs, manuscripts and galleys of the book, in addition to clippings, presentation and marketing materials.


Simont (Marc) Papers    Finding Aid

1939-1997
131 linear feet
Artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 1997-0002

The collection contains illustrations and text for approximately eighty books. There is almost no correspondence and several of the titles are missing illustrations. He has illustrated books for numerous authors in addition to himself, among the most notable are James Thurber and Marjorie Weinman Sharmat. His illustrations for Janice May Udry’s "A Tree is Nice" won the Caldecott Award in 1957, and he received Caldecott Honors for his pictures in Ruth Krauss’s "The Happy Day". Simont has also been recognized by the Child Study Association, Society of Illustrators, New York Academy of Sciences, New Jersey Institute of Technology, American Institute of Graphic Arts and the Today Show.


Smith (Joseph A.) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1983-2002
100 linear feet
Artwork, correspondence, manuscripts, galley proofs.
Collection Number: MSS 1997-0066

Collection consists of original illustrations for a number of the books that Smith has illustrated. Collection also includes a number of publisher proofs for the color art. There are preliminary dummies available for several of the titles, and a few assorted pieces of correspondence between Smith and his publishers.


Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (New England) Records    Finding Aid

1972-2010
1 linear foot
Publications.
Collection Number: MSS 2011-0022

The Records of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators consists of newsletters from 1980-2010, flyers and brochures for the Annual Conference, and correspondence from the chapter's Regional Advisors for 1992.


Stock (Catherine) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1983-2004
17.5 linear feet
Dummies, galley proofs, works of art.
Collection Number: MSS 2005-0059

Works of art, dummies, and gallery proofs produced by children's book author Catherine Stock.


Szekeres (Cyndy) Papers    Finding Aid

1961-2004
56.25 linear feet
Correspondence, artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 1997-0078

The Cyndy Szekeres Papers consist mainly of correspondence, artwork, and publishing materials for over two dozen Cyndy Szekeres titles, dating from 1961 to the 1980s. The collection also includes pieces from later dates. The collection includes both preliminary and finished artwork, dummies, separations, and proofs, as well as typescripts for select titles.


Tarbescu (Edith) Papers    Finding Aid

undated

Manuscripts, Photographs.
Collection Number: MSS 1999-0078

This collection has not yet been organized for unassisted research use. Researchers wishing to access this collection must make prior arrangements with the Curator before visiting Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center. Ms. Tarbescu is the author of several scripts and children's books. The collection contains an original manuscript and photograph for Annushka's Voyage.


Thomson (Bill) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1979-2010
19.5 linear feet
Artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 2010-0049

The Bill Thomson Papers contain artwork spanning from his high school days in Southington, CT, to his recent picture books, "Building with Dad, Chalk, Baseball Hour," "Karate Hour" and "Soccer Hour." The collection contains sketches, models, finished artwork and illustrations from his work as the illustrator working with his wife Diann, who is the graphic designer for their firm, Thomson Illustration and Design.


Thorson (Robert) Papers    Finding Aid

1851-2005
5.5 linear feet
Artwork. Correspondence. Publications. Field notes.
Collection Number: MSS 1999-0026

Collection contains copies of articles about and sketches and dummy for "Stone Wall Secrets".


Turkle (Brinton) Collection    Finding Aid

undated, circa 1981
2 linear feet
Artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 2000-0115

The collection contains the black plate and color plate illustration for p. 27 in "Do Not Open".


Webster-Doyle (Terrence) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1975-2003
9 linear feet
Correspondence, artwork, manuscripts.
Collection Number: MSS 2004-0028

Dr. Terrence Webster-Doyle is the author of twenty internationally acclaimed, award-winning books. The Collection contains notes, manuscripts and copies of Dr. Webster-Doyle's publications as well as correspondence, publications, and audio-visual materials associated with Dr. Webster-Doyle's programs and publications.


Weisgard (Leonard) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1937-2000
187 linear feet
Artwork, Books, Contracts, Correspondence, Drawings, Financial Records, Galley proofs, Illustrations, Manuscripts, Newspapers, Notebooks, Notes, Photocopies, Photographs, Poems, Posters, Publications, School Records, Scrap-Books, Sketches, Speeches, Typescripts.
Collection Number: MSS 2010-0050

The Leonard Weisgard Papers document the creative processes of this award-winning author and illustrator, with his book art, commercial and promotional illustration, correspondence, and an extensive reference material series.


Wells (Rosemary) Papers    Finding Aid

1991
2 linear feet
Works of art.
Collection Number: MSS 1991-0060

The collection contains the artwork of children's book author and illustrator Rosemary Wells.


Weston Woods Records    Finding Aid

undated, 1974-2004
1 linear foot
Illustrations.
Collection Number: MSS 2004-0141

The collection contains 25 animation celluloids used in the creation of children's filmstrips by the Weston Woods Studio.


Wilhelm (Hans) Papers    Finding Aid

1985-2003
3.3 linear feet
Dummies, illustrations, books, works of art, photographs, fliers, posters, ephemera and postcards
Collection Number: MSS 2004-0134

The papers of German born illustrator and children's book author Hans Wilhelm. The papers consist of dummies, illustrations, books (4), works of art, preliminary sketches, photographs, fliers, posters, ephemera (calendars), and postcards related to Wilhelm's book, "Hello Sun!"


Willems (Mo) Papers    Finding Aid

undated, 1965-2007
23.5 linear feet
Artwork, Books, Correspondence, Drawings, Illustrations, Manuscripts, Motion picture film, Notebooks, Notes, Photographs, Publications, Sketches, Videocassettes.
Collection Number: MSS 2008-0032

The collection contains materials dating from Willems' childhood to 2007, with correspondence, artwork, photographs, notes, manuscripts, moving images in the form of films and tapes, toys, fan mail, and publications. There are also several puzzles, sketchbooks, and materials created during his college days. The collection also contains a small drafting table used by Willems and annotated with the books he used the table to create.


Wright (Wynna) Collection    Finding Aid

undated
2 linear feet
Sketches.
Collection Number: MSS 1999-0118

Wynna Wright was born in Chelsea, MA, on 9 November 1899, the daughter of John W. (newspaper editor) and Grace Wright. She graduated from Smith College in 1921. Ms. Wright died 11 March 1980 in Contoocook, NH. The collection contains small pencil, ink and watercolor sketches of women, doll clothes and other small images on cards, envelops and strips of paper.


Young (Ed) Papers    Finding Aid

1939-1997
100 linear feet
Artwork.
Collection Number: MSS 1997-0132

The collection contains preliminary and original art created by Young and used in the publication of children's books. A few pieces of correspondence are included in the collection. Some of the pieces are framed or under Plexiglas.


Ziner (Feenie) Papers    Finding Aid

1933-1988
10.5 linear feet
Administrative records, Books, Clippings (information artifacts), Correspondence, Ephemera, Manuscripts, Maps, Notes, Photographs, Publications, Scrapbooks, Sound recordings.
Collection Number: MSS 1998-0220

The personal and professional papers of Feenie Ziner, author and professor of English at the University of Connecticut. Materials include fan mail, personal and public correspondence, teaching notes, published and unpublished manuscripts, and personal planners, calenders, and notes.