David Shannon Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection contains correspondence, prints, typescripts, corrected dummies, page proofs, and a pencil study for four children's books created by David Shannon.
Dates
- 1993-2002
Creator
- Shannon, David, 1959- (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
David Shannon was born October 5, 1959, in Washington D.C. He studied at the Art Center College of Design in California, and became an award-winning writer and illustrator for titles such as No, David! He lives with his family in Los Angeles, California.
Extent
1.5 Cubic Feet (1 record carton, 1 flat box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection contains production material for children's books created by David Shannon.
Arrangement
Collection guide arranged alphabetically by title.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of David Shannon, with some material sent via editor Bonnie Verburg
- Authors, American -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Children's literature -- Illustrations 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
- Christmas decorations -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Illustration of books -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Illustrators -- United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Individuality -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Manuscripts for publication Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Picture books Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Popularity -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Sketches Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Title
- David Shannon Papers, 1993-2002
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jim Eyer
- Date
- 2005
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2016: Collection reprocessed, new material added, and finding aid updated
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area
