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Children's literature, American -- History and criticism

 Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Lloyd Alexander papers

 Collection — Oversize-folder 66: [Barcode: 31197231016533]
Identifier: MSS 6833
Scope and Contents Collection includes a variety of materials that were removed from Lloyd Alexander's office, most of which relate to his career as a children's book author. Materials include correspondence from accordion folders, publishers, personal/fan mail, awards received, book manuscripts received, and Alexander related manuscripts; interviews and speeches on cassette tapes and typewritten documents; Disney movie materials, including media (video games, tapes, etc.), memorabilia, papers, and...
Dates: 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 artifacts, 1930-2007

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6833 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Series is composed of furniture, awards, artwork, and other small artifacts that Lloyd Alexander kept in his office, and on and around his desk.

Dates: Other: 1930-2007

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 book manuscripts received, 1990-2003

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6833 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents note Series is composed for book manuscripts that Lloyd Alexander received. It includes both Alexander-related manuscripts, and those for other literary works for which reviews were requested. Some of the items include The Prydain Companion by Michael O. Tunnell, Song of the Gargoyle by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, Heartlight by T. A. Barron, and a number of biographical and literary works from a...
Dates: Other: 1990-2003

Lloyd Alexander correspondence, 1940-2007

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6833 Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Series contains a variety of correspondence received by Lloyd Alexander. This includes correspondence removed from accordion folders, personal and fan mail, letters concerning awards he received, and book manuscripts from other authors.

Dates: Other: 1940-2007

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