Writing and Research, 1923 - 2012, bulk: 1975 - 2012
Scope and Contents
This subseries includes publications, manuscripts, research materials, and electronic media from May's extensive career in children's literature. Of note are research materials used for her publications on Lloyd Alexander and Howard Pyle and on Weston Woods Studios and its founder, Morton Schindel. Correspondence related to May's research can be found in series two.
Dates
- Creation: 1923 - 2012
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1975 - 2012
Creator
- From the Collection: May, Jill P., 1943- (Person)
Access Information
Documents containing personal information have been removed and replaced with redacted versions. Student papers used in research have been redacted due to FERPA regulations.
Extent
3.531 Cubic Feet (Four cubic foot boxes, two shoe boxes, and eight folders.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Subject
- Weston Woods Studios (Organization)
- Schindel, Morton, 1918-2016 (Person)
- Hyman, Trina Schart, 1939-2004 (Person)
- Alexander, Lloyd, 1924-2007 (Person)
- Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
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West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu