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Margaret Pitcairn Strachan Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-1924

Scope and Contents

The collection contains a corrected typescript and corrected proof for the novel Cabins with Window Boxes, by Strachan.

Dates

  • Creation: 1963 - 1964

Creator

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

Margaret Pitcairn Strachan was born November 13, 1908, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She worked as a reporter, editor, and teacher of writing, among other things, in addition to her own writing.

Biographical Source:

"Margaret Pitcairn Strachan." Something About the Author. Vol. 14. Detroit, MI: Gale, 1978.

Extent

2 folders

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains production material for one children's book by Margaret Pitcairn Strachan.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Margaret Pitcairn Strachan.

Title
Margaret Pitcairn Strachan Papers, 1963-1964
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 2017: Collection reprocessed and finding aid updated by Caitlin Marineau
  • July 2020: Description updated by Caitlin Marineau.

Collecting Area Details

Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area

Contact:
Suite 113, Elmer L. Andersen Library