William T. and Ann H. Scott papers, 1917-1995.

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William T. and Ann H. Scott papers, 1917-1995.

The bulk of this collection consists of Ann Scott's working papers: research notes, manuscripts of several children's books, correspondence with her publishers, and materials of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Other materials include some of her personal correspondence, including that from William Scott while an undergraduate and from her father, Henry L. Herbert while in the service during World War I; and college records. William's papers include letters to his parents while he was a student at Haverford College, a college yearbook, a notebook from his sabbatical year at Yale University, and a scrapbook of his trip to Europe following college graduation.

2.5 cu. ft.

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Scott, Ann Herbert

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Ann Herbert Scott was born November 19, 1926, in Germantown, PA. She became an editor, writer, and lecturer. As a writer she specializes in picture books for young children, and has received a number of awards and honors for her work. Biographical Sources: Something About the Author, vols. 29,56,94,140 From the guide to the Ann Herbert Scott Papers, 1967, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc]) ...

Scott, William, 1915-2000

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William Taussig Scott (1916-1999) and his wife, Ann Herbert Scott lived in Reno, Nevada, between 1961-1995. William taught physics and philosophy of science at the University of Nevada, Reno, from 1961-1981 and conducted research in cloud physics at the Desert Research Institute from 1965-1975. A prolific author of journal articles, Scott also spent many years researching and writing a biography of scientist and philosopher Michael Polanyi. William and Ann were active members of the Society of F...

Society of children's book writers and illustrators (France)

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Herbert, Henry L.

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