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/lloydalexanderFound 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, 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
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
Professional Career, 1923 - 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
Writing and Research, 1923 - 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