John Steptoe Papers, 1877-1991 (bulk 1969-1989).

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John Steptoe Papers, 1877-1991 (bulk 1969-1989).

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The John Steptoe Papers consist of personal papers, personal and professional correspondence, examples of his writings, reviews of his work, news clippings and programs regarding his seminars and lectures, and material from various organizations to which he belonged. The collection also contains manuscripts, rough drafts, outlines, editor's proofs, galleys of some of his books, and early drawings. Reviews discuss both his books and illustrations. Of particular interest is a group of drawings done by young children in Brooklyn entitled "Impressions of Stevie," which illustrate their feelings about his first book, "Stevie." The lectures and seminars in which he participated are documented by news clippings, programs, correspondence and notes. Additionally, there is printed material from organizations to which Steptoe belonged.

3.2 lin. ft.

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 6712503

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Steptoe, John, 1950-1989

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John Steptoe was born in Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1950. This African American author/illustrator was one of the first to create books specifically for black children and wrote and/or illustrated 16 book during his 20-year career. From the description of John Steptoe papers, ca. 1967-1997 (bulk ca. 1967-1970). (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 48524568 John Lewis Steptoe, the first prolific African-A...