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Peg Kehret Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-608

Scope and Contents

The Peg Kehret papers contain typescripts and proofs for eleven middle-grade novels written by Kehret in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Dates

  • 1995 - 2006

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

Peg Kehret was born in November 1936 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. As a child she contracted polio, which inspire a book about her experiences titled, Small Steps. Kehret's first book for children was written in 1985, and she writes primarily middle grade novels, including mysteries and thrillers. She lives in Washington state.

Extent

1.65 Cubic Feet (2 boxes [1 record carton and 1 hollinger box])

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection contains written production materials for eleven juvenile chapter books written by Peg Kehret.

Arrangement

Collection arranged alphabetically by published title.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Peg Kehret.

Title
Peg Kehret Papers, 1995-2006
Status
Completed
Author
Jim Eyer
Date
2004
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • December 2019: Collection reprocessed and finding aid updated by Caitlin Marineau

Collecting Area Details

Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area

Contact:
Suite 113, Elmer L. Andersen Library