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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 4 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, gifts, and other objects May had on display in her office or received throughout her career. One photograph in series six shows some of these items on display in May's office. 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 / MSF 555, 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 and can be found with some.
Dates: 1975 - 2018
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / MSF 555, Jill P. May papers

Professional Career, 1923 - 2018

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 3
Dates: 1923 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2018
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / MSF 555, Jill P. May papers

Writing and Research, 1923 - 2012

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 3, Subseries 2
Scope and Contents This subseries includes publications, manuscripts, research materials, and electronic media from May's extensive career in children's literature. 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 / MSF 555, Jill P. May papers / Professional Career