4079436Velma Vera Varner papers4079436Rare Book and Manuscript Library
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-01-10 08:58:39 -0500.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard2020-02-16EAD document created by CCR. Rare Book and Manuscript Library Velma Vera Varner papers Varner, Velma 4079436 MS#1291 English . 3 boxes 3 manuscript boxes, 1 oversized folder 1946-1973 Arrangement

Cataloged and arranged.

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 Summary

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.

 Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Velma Vara Varner papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

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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.

 Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Henne, Frances. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1980. Accession number--M-80.

 Biographical / Historical

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.

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Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/89.

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 Authors Illustrators Illustrated children's books Publishers and publishing Children's literature Drawings (visual works) Women librarians Editors Harcourt Brace & Company G.P. Putnam's Sons William Morrow and Company World Publishing Company Viking Press Silverman, Mel, 1931-1966 PapersCataloged Correspondence and Drawings1Uncataloged correspondence, printed, etc.2Publishers Catalogs, etc.3Serigraph by Mel Misha SilvermanSilverman, Mel, 1931-1966195867x49 cm.15-H-3Scope and Contents

Inscribed to Velma Varner.