Velma Vera Varner papers, 1946-1973
Collection context
- Creator:
- Varner, Velma
- Extent:
- 3 boxes 3 manuscript boxes, 1 oversized folder
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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This collection includes drawings and personal letters from authors and illustrators of children's books, correspondence about her career and promotions, and letters of condolence at the time of her death.
- Biographical / historical:
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Librarian and editor. Varner was a children's librarian and editor of children's books at Harcourt Brace & Co., 1946-1953, at G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1953-1955, at William Morrow Co., 1955-1956, at World Publishing Co., 1956-1964, and at The Viking Press, 1964-1972.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Velma Vara Varner papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu