Joyce Carol Thomas Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection contains drafts, dummies, proofs, marketing, correspondence, and related material for the title Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea, a book of children's poetry by Joyce Carol Thomas which explores African American identity and heritage.
Dates
- 1992 - 1995
Creator
- Thomas, Joyce Carol (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
Joyce Carol Thomas is an author of young adult novels, poetry, and picture books, as well as fiction and poetry for adults. She was born in Ponca City, OK in 1938 and received her B.A. from San Jose State University and her M.A. from Stanford University. Her book of poetry, Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea, was named a Coretta Scott King Honor Book.
Biographical Source:
"Joyce Carol Thomas (1938-)." Something About the Author. Vol. 137. Detroit, MI: Gale, 2003.
Extent
2 folders
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection contains production material for one childrne's book by Joyce Carol Thomas.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Joyce Carol Thomas
- African Americans -- Juvenile poetry Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Authors, American -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Children's literature, American Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Children's poetry, American Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Joyce Carol Thomas Papers, 1992-1995
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Leslie Czechowski
- Date
- 2005
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- August 2017: Collection reprocessed and finding aid updated by Caitlin Marineau
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area
