Dori Chaconas Papers
Scope and Contents
The Chaconas Papers include correspondence, typescripts, page proofs, dummy photocopies, and sketch photocopies for children's books written by Chaconas.
Dates
- Creation: 2000 - 2015
Creator
- Chaconas, Dori, 1938- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.
Conditions Governing Use
This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.
Biographical / Historical
Dori Chaconas was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1938. From a young age she's been a storyteller and entertainer for her sibilings. She has published many picture books and stories in children's magazines. Her stories revolve around family life.
Extent
2 Linear Feet (1 record carton, 1 flat box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Dori Chaconas Papers contain production material related to children's books by Chaconas.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by title
Acquisition Information
Gift of Dori Chaconas.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Dori Chaconas
- Title
- Dori Chaconas Papers, 2000-2015
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- CLRC staff
- Date
- October 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- June 2020: Description updated by Caitlin Marineau.
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area
