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Constance C. Greene Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-1402

Scope and Contents

The collection contains written production material, primarily typescripts and proofs, for juvenile books written by Constance C. Greene, including the Al series of books.

Dates

  • Creation: 1968 - 1992

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

Best known for her middle-grade works, author Constance C. Greene (Clarke) was born October 27, 1924, in New York City. She attended Skidmore College in the 1940s, and later worked as a reporter for the Associated Press. She published her first book for juveniles, A Girl Called Alin 1969. She is also well known for the book Beat the Turtle Drum, which was inspired by the death of her sister. Greene died in 2021.

Extent

2.5 Cubic Feet (2 record cartons)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains written production material related to juvenile works written by Constance C. Greene.

Arrangement

Collection guide arranged alphabetically by title.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Constance C. Greene.

Title
Constance C. Greene Papers, 1968-1992
Status
Completed
Author
Jim Eyer
Date
2004
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • February 2019: 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