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Brenda A. Ferber Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-2236

Scope and Contents

Collection contains typescripts, page proofs, correspondence, and miscellaneous material related to the creation and publication of two titles by Brenda Ferber: Julia's Kitchen and Jemma Hartman, Camper Extraordinaire.

Dates

  • 2002 - 2008

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

Brenda Aaronson Ferber was born April 23, 1967, grew up in Highland Park Illinois, and graduated from the University of Michigan. She is the author of middle grade chapter books as well as picture books for children. Her first novel, Julia's Kitchen, was published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux after it won the Sydney Taylor Manuscript Competition. Her second novel, Jemma Hartman, Camper Extroardinaire, was based on her experiences at summer camp in Wisconsin as a child. Ferber currently lives in Illinois.

Extent

1.25 Cubic Feet (1 record carton)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Contains production material for two titles.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by title.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Brenda A. Ferber.

Title
Brenda A. Ferber Papers, 2002-2008
Status
Completed
Author
Caitlin Marineau
Date
October 2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • June 2020: Description updated by Caitlin Marineau.

Collecting Area Details

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