Research Catalog

William Pène Du Bois papers

Title
William Pène Du Bois papers, 1940s-1970s.
Author
Pène du Bois, William, 1916-1993.
Supplementary Content
Finding Aid

Details

Additional Authors
  • Chalmers, Mary, 1927-
  • Pène du Bois, Guy, 1884-1958.
  • Du Bois, Raoul Pène, 1914-1985.
Description
3.25 linear ft. (8 boxes, 5 map case folders).
Summary
The bulk of the collection consists of materials for twenty-two of the children's books he wrote and illustrated.
Subject
  • Pène du Bois, William, 1916-1993
  • Children's books
  • Illustration of books
  • Rolls-Royce automobile
Genre/Form
  • Diaries.
  • Galley proofs.
  • Illustrations.
  • Manuscripts for publication.
  • Photographs.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Source (note)
  • Kim, Willa
Biography (note)
  • William Sherman Pène Du Bois was an illustrator and award-winning children's author.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Finding aid available in repository and on internet.
Processing Action (note)
  • Processed
Call Number
MssCol 851
OCLC
NYPW04-A84
Author
Pène du Bois, William, 1916-1993.
Title
William Pène Du Bois papers, 1940s-1970s.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Biography
William Sherman Pène Du Bois was an illustrator and award-winning children's author.
Indexes
Finding aid available in repository and on internet.
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Finding Aid
Occupation
Authors.
Illustrators.
Added Author
Chalmers, Mary, 1927-
Pène du Bois, Guy, 1884-1958.
Du Bois, Raoul Pène, 1914-1985.
Research Call Number
MssCol 851
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