Sharon Bell Mathis Papers
Scope and Contents
The Sharon Bell Mathis papers contains written production material for young adult and children's books written by Mathis. The materials primarily consist of typescripts, proofs, correspondence, clippings, and related items. The collection also contains correspondence from students about her books, as well as typescripts for short stories and essays.
Dates
- 1969 - 2002
Creator
- Mathis, Sharon Bell (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
Sharon Bell Mathis is an author and librarian, best known for her works for children and young adults. She was born February 26, 1937, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She graduated from Morgan State College, and earned a master's degree in Library Science from the Catholic University of America. Her writing has earned awards such as the Coretta Scott King Award and a Newbery Honor.
Extent
1.65 Cubic Feet (2 boxes [1 record carton and 1 hollinger box])
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection contains production material for works by author Sharon Bell Mathis.
Arrangement
Collection guide arranged alphabetically by published title, with Short Stories and Essay, Correspondence, and Miscellaneous materials at the end.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Sharon Bell Mathis.
- African Americans -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Authors, American -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Blindness -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Children's literature, American Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Families -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Family problems -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Jazz musicians -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Manuscripts for publication Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- People with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Race relations -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Running -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Young adult fiction, American Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Young adult literature, American Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Sharon Bell Mathis Papers, 1969-2002
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jim Eyer
- Date
- 5-18-04
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- November 2019: Collection reprocessed and finding aid updated by Caitlin Marineau
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area
