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Alberta Powell Graham Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0615
Abstract
A writer of biographies for children (on Columbus, Clara Barton, Lafayette and LaSalle, among others), Mrs. Graham also published more than 300 songs and Strike Up the Band! (1949), a collection of short biographies of American band musicians. Both her books and songs are represented in her papers.
Dates:
1945-1955
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Carol Gorman Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0612
Abstract
Author of books for young adults and teacher. Preliminary drafts of her writings.
Dates:
1987-1991
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Caroline Mabry Christie Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0750
Abstract
Holdings are the manuscript of Silver Heels, a book for children. Iowa Authors Mss.
Dates:
-
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Carroll Lane Fenton and Mildred Adams Fenton Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0602
Scope and Contents
A geologist by training and a member of several university faculties, Carroll Fenton published a large number of books on scientific topics for children, most of them with his own illustrations and many co-authored with his wife.
Dates:
1960-1970
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Cornelia Meigs Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0658
Abstract
Children's author and Iowa's first Newbery Award winner. This collection consists of a manuscript and various clippings. Iowa Author Mss.
Dates:
1949
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Eleanor Pownall Simmons Manuscripts
Collection
Identifier: msc0698
Abstract
Printmaker and artist, Simmons wrote and illustrated a number of books for children.
Dates:
1960-1970
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Frances Lynch McGuire Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0652
Scope and Contents
Wagon to a Star, a collection of stories about life on an Adair County farm in the 1870s.
Dates:
-
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Gladys Denny Shultz Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0692
Abstract
Editor with Better Homes and Gardens and The Ladies' Home Journal and author of biographies. Typescript of her Jenny Lind (1962).
Dates:
-
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Henry Gregor Felsen Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0601
Abstract
Novelist, story writer and author of children's books, including Hot Rod, a best-seller for 30 years. Correspondence and literary manuscripts.
Dates:
1942-1970
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
James M. Wallace Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0483
Abstract
Notebooks of a collector of children's books, artwork, and other items by children's author Marguerite de Angeli.
Dates:
1933-1989
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Jeanette Eyerly Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0599
Abstract
Author of books for young adults from More Than a Summer Love, (1962), with a special concern for mental health. Correspondence, notes, various drafts, promotional material, etc., of her many books for adolescents.
Dates:
1925-1994
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Keith Robertson Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0684
Abstract
Subject files documenting Robertson's literary career, including typescript drafts of Henry Reed's Big Show (1958) and The Crow and the Castle (1967). There are also folders of correspondence, research, royalty statements, etc., all relating to the writing and publishing of his children's books and short stories. Iowa Author Mss.
Dates:
1941-1991
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Lois Baker Muehl Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0665
Abstract
Manuscripts and correspondence related to her books for children including My Name Is-- (1959) and Hidden Year of Devlin Bates (1967).
Dates:
1962-1984
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Marcus Bach Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0560
Abstract
Religion professor and writer. Early typescript drafts of six of his books, including The Dream Gate and Report to Protestants.
Dates:
1948-1995
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Marjorie Medary Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0657
Scope and Contents
This collection contains documents of editor and author of books for young adults, Marjorie Medary. This collection drafts and other materials relating to Prairie Printer (a sequel to Buckeye Boy), about a pioneer northeast Iowa newspaperman; Orange Winter, about Florida in the 1870's; College in Crinoline and Prairie Anchorage, both of which have pioneer settings, and some other works.
Dates:
1930 - 1950
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Mary Huiskamp Calhoun
Collection
Identifier: msc0577
Abstract
Well-known children's author. This collection consists of several versions of her manuscript for Magic in the Alley. Iowa Author Ms.
Dates:
1964-1968
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Nancy Veglahn Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0713
Abstract
Author of numerous books for young adults, many on science subjects. Collection includes manuscripts and correspondence about, among other titles, Follow the Golden Goose (1971) and Coils, Magnets and Rings (1976).
Dates:
1964-1976
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Pamela Walker Manuscripts
Collection
Identifier: msc0717
Abstract
Teacher and novelist. Author of Twyla (1973, 1976), a book for young adults. Three drafts, related correspondence.
Dates:
1971-1973
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Phil Stong Manuscripts
Collection
Identifier: msc0705
Abstract
Iowa author best remembered for State Fair (film scripts dated 1945, 1961 and 1962 are here), Stong also wrote several books for children, including The Adventures of "Horse" Barnsby and Hirum the Hillbilly. Both of these, and others, are represented in this collection.
Dates:
1945-1961
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Ruth Cromer Weir Manuscripts
Collection
Identifier: msc0722
Scope and Contents
There are no contents, the information for this collection has been moved to the Iowa Author’s Manuscript Collection, MsC0869.
Dates:
1948 - 1968
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
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