G. Neri Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection contains typescripts, correspondence, research, F&Gs, and production material for several novels and short stories by G. Neri. The collection also contains some digital material for his titles, including typescripts, research, proofs, along with a student dramatization of Chess Rumble.
Dates
- Creation: 1994 - 2016
Creator
- Neri, Greg (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room. Digital files are accessible on-site only.
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
Greg Neri (who publishes under G. Neri) is a writer, artist, and filmmaker, who has written for both children and teens. Before focusing on writing, he was an independent filmmaker, and worked as head of production for media companies, helping create the well-known Truth anti-smoking campaign. His books have earned multiple awards, including a Coretta Scott King Honor. He lives in Florida with his family.
Extent
1.5 Cubic Feet (1 record carton, 1 flat box)
822 Megabytes (703 files)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The G. Neri Papers contains typescripts, correspondence, research, and production material for the creation of Neri's novels and short stories.
Arrangement
Collection guide is arranged alphabetically by title.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of G. (Greg) Neri
Subject
- Sandifer, Robert -- Comic books, strips, etc. (Person)
- Capote, Truman, 1924-1984 -- Juvenile fiction (Person)
- Lee, Harper -- Juvenile fiction (Person)
- Cash, Johnny -- Juvenile literature (Person)
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Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- G. Neri Papers, 1994-2015
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Caitlin Marineau
- Date
- September 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- September 2016: Digital material added to Finding Aid by Caitlin Marineau
- June 2020: Description updated by Caitlin Marineau.
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area