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F. N. Monjo Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-1001

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

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.

Related Materials

Material related to two Monjo titles available in the Robert Kraus/Windmill Books Papers

Source

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

Contact:
Suite 113, Elmer L. Andersen Library