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Susan Terris Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-1525

Scope and Contents

The Susan Terris Papers contains typescripts, proofs, and related material for sixteen children's and young adult books written by Terris in the 1970s and 1980s.

Dates

  • circa 1970-1987

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

Susan Terris was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1937. She received her B.A. from Wellesley College and M.A. from San Francisco State University and her career has centered around her work as a novelist and poet. She has written numerous books for children and young adults. She lives in California.

Biographical Source:

"Susan Terris (1937-)." Something About the Author. Vol. 77. Detroit, MI: Gale, 1986.

Extent

3.75 Cubic Feet (3 record cartons)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains typescripts, proofs, and related materials for children's and young adult books by Susan Terris.

Arrangement

Collection guide arranged alphabetically by publication title.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Susan Terris.

Title
Susan Terris Papers, circa 1970-1987
Status
Completed
Author
Leslie Czechowski
Date
2005
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • February 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