Miriam Schlein Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection contains typescripts, correspondence, mechanical paste-ups, and related production material for nine non-fiction children's books written by Miriam Schlein. The collection also contains photographs used for the book Squirrel Watching, the majority of which were taken by Marjorie Pillar.
Dates
- circa 1958-1992
Creator
- Schlein, Miriam (Person)
- Pillar, Marjorie (Photographer, 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
Miriam Schlein was born June 6, 1926, in New York, NY. She became an author of children's books, most of which have nature themes, particularly focusing on animals of all kinds. She has also written historical fiction for children, books illustrating various Jewish customs and holidays, and distinctive stories, usually featuring animal characters. Schlein died in 2004.
Biographical Sources: Something About the Author, vols. 2, 87, 130 Children's Literature Review, vol. 41
Extent
1 Cubic Foot (3 boxes [2 hollinger boxes and 1 flat box])
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection contains production material for nine non-fiction juvenile books written by Miriam Schlein.
Arrangement
Collection guide arranged alphabetically by published title.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Miriam Schlein.
- Authors, American -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Bats -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Children's literature, American Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Columbus, Christopher (Depicted)
- Dinosaurs -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Elephants -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Gorilla -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Manuscripts for publication Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Okapi -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Photographs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Pigeons -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Squirrels -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Miriam Schlein Papers, circa 1958-1992
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jim Eyer
- Date
- 2005
- 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
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