The collection consists of manuscripts and correspondence and original art work for one picture book by Alex Bealer.

The papers focus on Anita Lobel's work as an author and illustrator of children's books. It contains production material for 7 titles, and includes both manuscript and illustrative materials.

The collection contains illustrative material for ten children's books illustrated by Arnold Spilka.

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.

Daniel Powers’s papers contains original artwork and production material for children's books illustrated and/or by Powers.

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

The collection contains illustrative material for ten children's books illustrated by Fred Brenner.

Collection contains illustrative materials, typescripts, page proofs, and related materials for three children's books written and illustrated by Marion Holland.

The collection contains illustrative material, and a small amount of written material, for children's books illustrated and/or written by Mel Silverman.

Collection contains typescript, galley proofs, and illustrations for two children's books created by Mircea Vasiliu.

Collection include production material for children's books created by Patricia Coombs.