Jennifer L. Holm Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection contains typescripts, correspondence, proofs, and other materials related to the publication of works by Jennifer Holm.
Dates
- 1993-2015, undated
Creator
- Holm, Jennifer L. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Portions of the collection is open with no restrictions. The remainder of the collection is currently restricted to researchers. All materials listed in the public collection guide are unrestricted. Contact staff members for further information. Unrestricted materials open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen 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
Jennifer Holm was born in California, before moving to Audubon, Pennsylvania, where she spent most of her childhood, along with her four brothers. She attended Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. Jennifer received Newbery Honors for Our Only May Amelia, Penny From Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise. In addition, she co-created the graphic novel series Babymouse and Squish with her brother Matthew, an artist and graphic designer. She currently lives in California.
Extent
14.95 Cubic Feet (12 boxes and 1 flat portfolio) : Boxes 2-7 restricted
19.2 Megabytes (59 files) : All digital files currently restricted
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection consists of materials related to the writing and publication of short stories and novels by Newbery-winning author Jennifer L. Holm.
Arrangement
Publications are arranged by restriction status, then alphabetically by title.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Jennifer L. Holm.
- Aging -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Authors, American -- 21st century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Cats -- Juvenile fiction 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
- Detective and mystery stories Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Families -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Grandfathers -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Manuscripts for publication Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Middle school students -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Middle schools -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Scientists -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Space colonies -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Spies -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Spy stories Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Viruses -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Jennifer L. Holm Papers, 1969-2021
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Caitlin Marineau
- Date
- February 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- September 2017: Boxes 8-10 unrestricted by donor. Finding aid updated.
- June 2020: Description updated by Caitlin Marineau.
- May 2022: New material added and collection guide updated by Caitlin Marineau.
Collecting Area Details
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