Anne Knowles Papers

Collection

Identifier: CLRC-659

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection includes typescripts and proofs for two juvenile novels from the early 1980s written by Anne Knowles: The Halcyon Island and Under the Shadow.

Dates

1980-circa 1983

Creator

Knowles, Anne (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

Anne Knowles was born November 25, 1933, in Oxford, England. She became an English teacher and writer. She says that when she writes for children she does not 'write down' to them, but tries to write a story that will tempt them to read, and will stretch their ability to understand.

Biographical Source: Something About the Author, vol. 37

Extent

.4 Cubic Feet (1 record carton)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection contains written production materials for two novels written by author Anne Knowles.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Anne Knowles

Subjects

Authors, English -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Children's literature, English Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Children's literature, English Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Fear -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Horses -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Manuscripts for publication Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Muscular dystropy -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
People with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings