Barbara Ann Porte Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection contains typescripts, proofs, correspondence, and ephemera for eight children's books by Barbara Ann Porte.
Dates
- 1991 - 2002
Creator
- Porte, Barbara Ann (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 / Historical
Barbara Ann Porte was born May 18, 1943 in New York City, NY. She attended Iowa State University and received a B.S. Degree from Michigan State University. In 1969, she graduated with a M.S. Degree in Librarianship from Palmer Graduate Library School. Ms. Porte pursued a library and writing career. She is best known for her "Harry" books for beginning readers, but she does write books for middle grades and young adults.
Biographical Source:
"Barbara Ann Porte (1943-)." Something About the Author. Vol. 93. Detroit, MI: Gale, 1997.
Extent
1.25 Cubic Feet (1 record carton)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Contains production material for eight titles by author Barbara Ann Porte.
Arrangement
Finding Aid arranged alphabetically by title.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Barbara Ann Porte.
- African American art -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Authors, American -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Birthdays -- Juvenile fiction 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
- China -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Chinese Americans -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- City and town life -- 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
- Paranormal fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Storytelling Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Supernatural -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Barbara Ann Porte Papers, 1992-2002
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Lois Steer
- Date
- 2005
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- May 2017: Collection reprocessed and finding aid updated by Caitlin Marineau
Collecting Area Details
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