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Abby E. Underwood papers, 1888- 1930
3 boxesThe collection consists primarily of Underwood's pen-and-ink designs for these articles, with manuscript captions and notes to the printer; and illustrations for children's stories which appeared in THE SUN, ca. 1905-1910, together with typescripts, proofs, and printed copies of the stories, several of which are by Underwood. The collection also includes correspondence relating to a projected series of costume designs for THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL, a manuscript of a work on geography, and scrapbooks and clippings relating to these projects.
Alice Isabel Hazeltine papers, 1890-1935
0.83 linear feetAnne Thaxter Eaton papers, 1917-1969
6 linear feetManuscripts of Eaton's poetry anthologies for children, and other works on children's literature, many articles, book reviews, papers, reports, and lecture notes.
Arthur Rackham papers, 1904-1967
21 boxesThe collection contains 26 letters by Rackham and nine Christmas cards either specially designed by him or incorporating designs made for his books. Letters to Rackham's biographer, Derek Hudson, from Winifred Wheeler, daughter of Walter Freeman, a friend who started Rackham on his commercial career. The manuscript notebooks, galley proofs, and a printed copy of Hudson's ARTHUR RACKHAM: HIS LIFE AND WORK are included. Also, notes, drafts, and miscellaneous material relating to the Arthur Rackham catalog published by the Friends of Columbia University Libraries in 1967. In addition, the library has a collection of 413 Rackham drawings, watercolors, and oil paintings, 30 sketch books, and about 400 printed books and ephemera.
Children's Television Workshop collection, 1968-1972
0.21 Linear FeetIncluded are Reports of Five Seminars on the early development of children (1968-1972), A History and Review of the First Year of Sesame Street (1970), and the first seven issues of "Sesame Street Magazine."
Clara Everett Shackleton papers, 1927-1957
44 boxesThe 24 boxes of notebooks and 20 boxes of card files were partly prepared for publication at the time of her death.
Clifton Fadiman papers, 1966-1970
1.5 linear feetLucy Sprague Mitchell papers, 1878-1967
34 boxesMitchell's corrected manuscripts and correspondence and notes pertaining to them. Personal correspondence, including some with her husband, Wesley Clair Mitchell, forms only a small part of the collection. Also, notes and letters related to various projects in which she was involved and two boxes of photographs and drawings.
Margaret B. Young papers, 1921-2010, bulk 1965-2000
12.26 linear feetThis collection is made up of Margaret Young's professional papers, writings, personal and professional correspondence, biographical material, and photographs. A significant portion of the material, including a number of photographs, documents the career and commemoration of Whitney M. Young, Jr. There are several oversized items including photo albums, awards, and scrapbooks that relate to Margaret Young's professional activities and travels. The files span Margaret Young's lifetime, but most of the material documents her activities after Whitney Young's death in 1971.