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.

The collection includes illustrative materials for children's books illustrated by Weisgard, as well as other related illustrative materials.

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.

Marian C. Foster's, aka Mariana's, papers includes watercolor studies for several titles by Foster, as well as cards and other miscellaneous works.

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.

The collection contains production material related to children's books written and illustrated by Hofsinde.

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.