Literature
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Lloyd Alexander papers
Collection — Oversize-folder 66: [Barcode: 31197231016533]
Identifier: MSS 6833
Overview
The collection contains correspondence, interviews and speeches, Disney movie materials, personal papers, and publications including magazines, reviews, books, manuscripts, and publications created by Lloyd Alexander.
Dates:
Other: 1924-2007
Lloyd Alexander art supplies, undated
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6833 Series 6 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note
Items that Alexander used to create illustrations and other artwork. These include a feather quill, brushes and pens, colored pencils, and ink bottles.
Dates:
Other: undated
Lloyd Alexander artwork, 1969-1990
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6833 Series 6 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents note
This subseries includes artwork from Alexander's office. These include cover art for book covers, a portrait of Alexander, and other art.
Dates:
Other: 1969-1990
Lloyd Alexander cover art for Prydain series, 1964-1968
Sub-Series — Oversize 67: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197230355346], Folder: 1-5
Identifier: MSS 6833 Series 6 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note
The subseries includes original cover artwork for the five Prydain books.
Dates:
Other: 1964-1968
Lloyd Alexander facsimiles, 2010
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6833 Series 6 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note
The facsimiles were made for use in the Lloyd Alexander exhibit.
Dates:
Other: 2010
Lloyd Alexander furniture, undated
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6833 Series 6 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents note
Subseries includes the furniture that was located in Lloyd Alexander's home office in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. This includes several different sizes of tables, chairs, bookcases, shelves, fans, lamps, and other small furniture.
Dates:
Other: undated
Lloyd Alexander interviews and speeches, 1978-1996
Series — Carton 52: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197230355445]
Identifier: MSS 6833 Series 2
Scope and Contents note
Series contains a number of speeches, articles and interviews conducted with and given by Lloyd Alexander. Most of the scripts are concerning different aspects of literature and books, and includes research materials and different drafts. Materials include typewritten documents, audio recordings in 7" magnetic tape reels and audio cassettes, and VHS video tapes.
Dates:
Other: 1978-1996
Lloyd Alexander literary representations, undated
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6833 Series 6 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents note
Includes a number of small figures and representations of characters that were given to Alexander from friends and fans. These include a pig banner, several donkeys, characters from the Prydain Chronicles, and other small tokens. There are also several souvenirs from countries used as settings for his books, including Africa and India.
Dates:
Other: undated
Lloyd Alexander magazines, 1973-2006
Sub-Series — Carton 7: Series 5 [Barcode: 31197230354836]
Identifier: MSS 6833 Series 5 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note
This subseries includes children's literature and fantasy themed magazines, including Cricket, Children's Literature Association Quarterly, The New Advocate, Cicada, and many others. Some of the magazines feature writing by Lloyd Alexander, some of which are anonymous articles, while other magazines are about children's literature and include biographies or...
Dates:
Other: 1973-2006
Lloyd Alexander musical representations, undated
Sub-Series — Carton 63: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197230355361]
Identifier: MSS 6833 Series 6 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents note
Figures and representations of famous musicians, including Mozart and Bach, collected by Alexander.
Dates:
Other: undated