F. N. Monjo Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection contains production material for 14 children's books written by F.N. Monjo, primarily historical fiction titles. The collection includes corrected manuscripts, typescripts, correspondence, and other material related to his works.
Dates
- circa 1970-1980
Creator
- Monjo, F. N. (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
F. N. (Ferdinand Nicolas) Monjo was born August 28, 1924 in Stamford, Connecticut. He graduated from Columbia University in 1946 and worked as an editor at several major publishing companies. In 1968 he published his first book for children, Indian Summer. During the 1970s Monjo published many other works of historical fiction, many written from a child's point of view. He died on October 9, 1978.
Biographical Sources:
"F(erdinand) N. Monjo (1924-1978)." Something About the Author. Vol. 16. Detroit, MI: Gale, 1979.
Extent
1.25 Cubic Feet (1 record carton)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
F. N. Monjo's papers focus on his work as an author of children's books. The collection contains production material for 14 titles published between 1970-1980.
Arrangement
Collection guide arranged alphabetically by publication title, with correspondence at the end.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of F.N. Monjo, with additional material donated by his wife, Louise Monjo, after his death.
- Authors, American -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Children's literature, American Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Children's stories, American Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 (Depicted) -- Juvenile fiction
- Hale, Nathan, 1755-1776 (Depicted) -- Juvenile fiction
- Lincoln, Thomas, 1853-1871 (Depicted) -- Juvenile fiction
- Manuscripts for publication Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Mississippi River -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony) -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Pirates -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Slater, Samuel, 1768-1835 (Depicted) -- Juvenile fiction
- Textile industry -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Wolves -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Source
- Monjo, Louise (Donor, Person)
- Title
- F. N. Monjo Papers, circa 1970-1980
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jim Eyer
- Date
- 2004
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- March 2018: Collection reprocessed and finding aid updated by Caitlin Marineau
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area
