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Ellis Credle papers , 1964-1971
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Credle, Ellis, 1902-1998
- Title
- Ellis Credle papers
- Dates
- 1964-1971 (inclusive)19641971
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 657
- Summary
- Ellis Credle (1902-1998) was an author and illustrator of children's and young adult books. The collection includes manuscript material from her books Andy and the Circus; Little Fraid, Big Fraid; Little Pest Pico; Mexico, Land of Hidden Treasure; and Monkey See, Monkey Do.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Ellis Credle (August 18, 1902-February 21, 1998) was an author and illustrator of books for children and young adults. Born in North Carolina, she attended Louisburg College and the New York School of Interior Decoration. Her first children's book Down, Down the Mountain became a Junior Literary Guild selection.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains primarily sketches from her books and correspondence, along with a few handwritten manuscript drafts. The majority of Credle's incoming/outgoing correspondence is with her editors at Thomas Nelson.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Ellis Credle Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Children's literature, American--Authorship
- Illustrated children's books--United States--Specimens
- Illustration of books--United States
- Women authors, American--20th century
- Women illustrators--United States
- Young adult literature, American--Authorship
Personal Names
- Credle, Ellis, 1902-1998
- Credle, Ellis, 1902-1998
Form or Genre Terms
- Book illustrations
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
- Mock-ups
