Jean Craighead George Papers
Scope and Contents
This collection contains manuscript materials related to the publications and work of Jean Craighead George, including typescripts, page proofs, notebooks, research, audio-visual materials, and illustrations.
Dates
- 1936 - 2015
Creator
- George, Jean Craighead, 1919-2012 (Person)
Access and Use
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
Jean Craighead George was born July 2, 1919, in Washington, D.C. She attended Pennsylvania State University, graduating with a B.A. in 1941. She married John L. George, with whom she had three children, and also collaborated with him on several books. She published her first book, Vulpes, the Red Fox, in 1948, written with John George. Throughout her prolific career, she wrote both fiction and non-fiction for children and young adults, frequently incorporating scientific and ecological themes into her writing. She received a Newbery Honor in 1960 for My Side of the Mountain, a Newbery Medal in 1973 for Julie of the Wolves, and the Kerlan Award in 1982. She died in May 2012 at age 92.
Extent
31 Cubic Feet (29 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection consists of manuscripts and material related to the work and publications of writer Jean Craighead George.
Arrangement
Publications are arranged alphabetically by title, with miscellaneous material listed at the end.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Jean Craighead George and her heirs, Twig George, Dr. John C. "Craig" George, and Dr. Thomas "Luke" George.
- Animal ecology -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Animals -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Animals -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Authors, American -- 20th 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
- Drawings (visual works) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Ecology -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Ink wash paintings Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Manuscripts for publication Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Photographs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Wilderness survival -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- watercolors (paintings) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Source
- George, Twig C. (Donor, Person)
- George, John C. (Donor, Person)
- George, T. Luke (Thomas Luke) (Donor, Person)
- Title
- Jean Craighead George Papers, 1936-2015
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Caitlin Marineau and Meredith Gillies
- Date
- September 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 3/12/2018: Carter Lynn Thurmond processed new material, adding an additional box to the collection.
- September 2020: Description updated by Caitlin Marineau
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area
