John Warren Stewig Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection contains written material and a small amount of illustrative material for ten children's books by John Warren Stewig, plus some miscellaneous material. Written material includes typescripts, some corrected, photocopied or fax, correspondence, notes, clippings, corrected page proofs, dummies, research material, photocopies of illustrations, front matter, corrected galley proofs, jackets, an invoice, a legal agreement, jacket proofs, photographs, a receipt, and a holograph. Illustrative material includes a photocopied, corrected dummy, prints, and a jacket flap layout proof.
Dates
- 1975 - 2013
Creator
- Stewig, John W. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.
Conditions Governing Use
This collection is 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.
Biographical / Historical
John Warren Stewig was born January 7, 1937, in Waukesha, WI. He became an educator, specializing in elementary education, and eventually began writing books for children. In 1977 he was chosen to chair the Caldecott Medal committee.
Biographical Sources:
"John Warren Stewig." Something About the Author. Vol. 110. Detroit, MI: Gale, 2000.
Extent
2 Linear Feet (1 record carton, 1 flat box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection contains written production material for children's books by John Stewig.
Arrangement
Collection arranged alphabetically by title.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of John Warren Stewig.
- Animals -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Authors, American -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Authors, American -- 21st century 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
- Cooking -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- English language -- Alphabet -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fairy tales Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Farm life -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Folklore -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Noah's ark -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Picture books Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- John Warren Stewig Papers
- 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 and finding aid updated
- July 2020: Description updated by Caitlin Marineau.
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area
