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Picture books for children -- United States

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Edgar Parin and Ingri D'Aulaire Papers

 Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 874
Abstract:

The collection consists of art work, writings, notes and research papers, correspondence, printed material, motion picture film, art supplies, photographs and other related papers, documenting the D'Aulaires' creative process and collaborative work as authors and illustrators of children's books.

Dates: circa 1909-1985

Thacher Hurd papers

 Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 1703
Abstract:

The collection consists of original artwork, writings, dummies, proofs, photographs, notebooks and sketchbooks, publishing correspondence and contracts, printed materials, memorabilia, and computer and audiovisual media documenting the career of children’s book author Thacher Hurd.

Dates: 1949-2017

James Stevenson papers

 Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 1693
Abstract: The James Stevenson Papers contains personal and literary correspondence, original artwork, writings, notes, personal papers, clippings, photographs, and audiovisual material documenting the life and career of American cartoonist and children's book author James Stevenson. The bulk of the collection consists of drafts of writings and illustrations for children's books, illustrated memoirs, and young adult novels, as well as cartoons, writings, and illustrations submitted to The New Yorker...
Dates: 1902-2021, bulk 1945-2016

Harvey Weiss papers

 Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 992
Abstract:

The collection consists primarily of artwork and storyboards for books authored and illustrated by Harvey Weiss, as well as correspondence, clippings, printed material, photographs and other material relating to various book projects and several illustrated journals. The collection documents Harvey Weiss's career as a children's illustrator and author, and his process of researching, writing and illustrating books.

Dates: circa 1955-2007

Mo Willems papers

 Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 1003
Abstract:

The collection includes writings, artwork, photographs, audiovisual material, electronic media, a drawing table, correspondence, personal papers, and other papers by or relating to Mo Willems.

Dates: circa 1962-2013, bulk 1981-2011