The collection contains written and illustrative items related to the life and work of Dahlov Ipcar, including production material for her children's books and related material.

The Eleanor Estes papers contain material related to her work as an author and illustrator of children's books.

The Esther Averill papers contain written and illustrative production material for five children's books created by Averill.

Louis Slobodkin's papers focus on his work as an author and illustrator of children's books. The collection contains production material for various titles published between 1943-1972, as well as some miscellaneous material and artwork.

Miriam Clark Potter's papers contain materials from two books and one possible magazine story created by Potter.

Phoebe Erickson's papers focus on her work as an author and illustrator of children's picture books. The collection contains production material for books written or illustrated by Erickson.

The collection contains illustratrive material for children's books created by Richard Scarry.

Collection includes materials related to over fifty children's books created by Syd Hoff.

The Witold Mars papers contains artwork and other material related to children's books illustrated by Mars, as well as correspondence related to some titles, as well as designs for Christmas cards, advertising and commercial art, and other artistic endeavors.