Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Papers
Scope and Content
The collection contains materials for over sixty fiction and nonfiction titles. It includes holographs (manuscripts), typescripts, layout notes, page and gallery proofs, correspondence both to and from Ms. Naylor, notes, photocopies of illustrations, publishers' dummies, research materials, clippings, and reviews. There are also audio and videocassettes, and a selection of artwork by children sent to Ms. Naylor.
Dates
- 1958 - 2018
Creator
- Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds (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 Sketch
Extent
52 Cubic Feet (43 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's papers focus on the background, writing, revision, and publication of over sixty of her books for children and young adults, as well non-fiction works for adults. The collection includes holographs (manuscripts), typescripts, layout notes, page and gallery proofs, correspondence both to and from Ms. Naylor, notes, photocopies of illustrations, publishers' dummies, research materials, clippings, and reviews. There are also audio and videocassettes, and a selection of artwork by children sent to Ms. Naylor.
Arrangement
Collection guide arranged alphabetically by title.
Source of acquisition
Gift of Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds
- 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
- Coming of age -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Dogs -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Manuscripts for publication Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Picture books Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Young adult fiction, American Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Young adult literature, American Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Christine Schonhart and Larry Peterson
- Date
- 2004, 2009
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Revision Statements
- February 13, 2015: Collection reprocessed by Laura Howard, EAD updated by Teresa Tjepkes.
- July 2019: New material added and collection guide updated by Caitlin Marineau
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area
