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Alexander, Lloyd, 1924-2007

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1924-01-30 - 2007-05-17

Biographical Information

Lloyd Alexander was an author of books for children and adults. He wrote numerous fantasy novels and inspired the Disney film, The Black Cauldron. His books have won awards such as the Newberry Medal and Newbery Honor.

Citation:
"Lloyd Alexander." Macmillan Publishers. Accessed February 6, 2023. https://us.macmillan.com/author/lloydalexander

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Artifacts, 1971 - 2011

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 6
Scope and Contents

This series inculdes pins, magnets, commemorative coins, artwork, and gifts given to May. Of note is an autographed illustration by Lloyd Alexander and Lester Abrams and a hand-painted cel from the Weston Woods Studios production of "Patrick" from 1973.

Dates: 1971 - 2011
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Jill P. May papers

Correspondence, 1975 - 2018

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 2
Scope and Contents

This series includes personal and professional correspondence with family, friends, former students, and colleagues throughout May's extensive career, arranged alphabetically. Photographs found in correspondence remain within the original correspondence.

Dates: 1975 - 2018
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Jill P. May papers

Jill P. May papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555
Scope and Contents The Jill P. May papers document the life and career of Professor of Emerita of the College of Education, Department of Curriculum and Education, Jill P. May. The majority of the papers date from the mid-1970s to May’s retirement in 2011. The collection documents the private and professional life of May, particularly her professional activities during her tenure at Purdue University. Some personal papers include May’s early life and education, in addition to correspondence with family members...
Dates: 1923 - 2018; Majority of material found within mid-1970s - 2011
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Professional Career, 1923 - 2018, bulk: 1975 - 2018

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 3
Scope and Contents The Professional Career series holds materials related to May's extensive career at Purdue University and is categorized under three sub-series: Teaching, Writing and Research, and Professional Activities. A large portion of this series includes writings and research May conducted in addition to her teaching duties, and also her participation in many professional organizations such as the Children's Literature Association. Types of materials include teaching materials, manuscripts, research...
Dates: 1923 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2018
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Jill P. May papers

Writing and Research, 1923 - 2012, bulk: 1975 - 2012

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 3, Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

This sub-series includes publications, manuscripts, research materials, and electronic media from May's extensive career in children's literature. Books written by, used in research, or given to/inscribed by authors are also included. Of note are research materials used for her publications on Lloyd Alexander and Howard Pyle and on Weston Woods Studios and its founder, Morton Schindel. Correspondence related to May's research can be found in series two.

Dates: 1923 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2012
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Jill P. May papers / Professional Career

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Audiocassettes 3
Children's literature, American 3
Children's literature, American -- History and Criticism 3
Fairy tales 3
Floppy disks 3
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Literary criticism 3
Manuscripts (Documents) 3
Notebooks 3
Research (documents) 3
Research notes 3
VHS 3
Artifacts (Object genre) 2
Books 2
Commemorative coins 2
Correspondence 2
Greeting cards 2
Multicultural education 2
Photographs 2
Teaching -- Aids and devices 2
Teaching -- Methodology 2
USB flash drives 2
Awards 1
Born digital 1
Clippings (Information artifacts) 1
College teachers 1
Curricula 1
DVDs 1
Diplomas 1
Education 1
Literature 1
Open reel audiotapes 1
Photo CDs 1
Professor 1
Scrapbooks 1
Women educators 1
Women in higher education 1
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