Children's literature.
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Children's literature is for readers and listeners up to about age twelve; it is often defined in four different ways: books written by children, books written for children, books chosen by children, or books chosen for children. Books specifically for children existed by the 17th century. Before this time period it is generally believed that books were written mainly for adults.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Department of English Language and Literature records
Collection
Identifier: 05.ELL
Abstract
The Department of English Language and Literature collection documents the workings of the department. The English Language and Literature Department offers classes that focus on a variety of areas in the English career world. The collection is arranged alphabetically and is divided into four series. The Administration and Curriculum series includes information on meeting minutes, handbooks and program requirements. The Proposals and Reports series includes...
Dates:
1934 - 2010
Gilbert B. Cross papers
Collection
Identifier: 010.GC
Abstract
The Gilbert B. Cross papers documents Cross' time as a professor of English at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) from 1966 until his retirement as professor emeritus in 2004. The collection dates from 1963 to 2008 and includes materials on his academic research, correspondence, novel manuscripts, personal papers, as well as records related to the Alfred Nelson Memorial Prize. This collection does not document courses taught...
Dates:
1963 - 2008
Annabelle Sumera manuscript collection
Collection
Identifier: 018.AS
Abstract
Annabelle Sumera who died in 2005 was a 1942 graduate of Michigan State Normal School and 1964 teacher of the year. She was a longtime resident, a principal, and elementary school teacher in Birmingham, Michigan before retiring to write poetry and childrens books, rhymes, and short stories. The Annabelle Sumera Book Collection range from 1970 to 2005 and contains clippings, two childrens books authored by Sumera and two compilations of essays, poems and rhymes...
Dates:
1970 - 2005