Ronni Solbert papers
Scope and Contents
The collection contains illustrative material for 24 children's books, and includes proofs, illustrations, studies, photographs, drafts, and related production materials.
Dates
- circa 1951-1976
Creator
- Solbert, Ronni (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
Romaine (Ronni) Solbert was born September 7, 1925, in Washington, D.C. She became a painter, sculptor, photographer, writer, and illustrator of children's books. She lives in Vermont.
Extent
4 Linear Feet (1 record carton, 3 flat boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection contains illustrative material for 24 titles illustrated by Solbert, and includes proofs, illustrations, studies, photographs, drafts, and related production materials.
Arrangement
Collection guide arranged alphabetically by title.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Ronni Solbert
- African American children -- Juvenile poetry Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Animals -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Artists -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Brothers -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Burma -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Children's literature -- Illustrations Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Children's poetry, American Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Christmas stories Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- City and town life -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Drawings (visual works) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Dreams -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Elephants -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fairy tales Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Folklore -- China Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Folklore -- Indonesia Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Friendship -- 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
- India -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Indians of North America -- Folklore Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Leprechauns -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Mice -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Pastels (visual works) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Peddlers -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Photographs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Picture books Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Pigeons -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Prejudices -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Princesses -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Sketches Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Thunderbird (Legendary character) -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- War stories Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- watercolors (paintings) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Title
- Ronni Solbert Papers, circa 1951-1976
- 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
