Children's literature

Scope and Contents This fonds consists of the papers of Anne M. M. Swanson relating to the BAECE (British Association for Early Childhood Education, formerly Nursery School Association (NSA)), dating from 1907 to 1993.The papers include:- A children's book entitled A Year of Song for a Baby in a Garden, signed and dedicated by the author Graham Robertson in 1907; - A file with typed and manuscript documents (including minutes) relating to the NSA in...

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Photocopy of It's Nice to Be Me, a children's poetry book by Stevenson originally published under the title Alister & Co in 1940 by US publisher Ferrar and Rinehart; and then published in 1943 in London by Methuen with two additional poems under the title It's Nice to Be Me.

Scope and Contents The records of Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd. consist of: general day books, ledgers, account books, details of sundry creditors, letter books, and commission books for the years 1861-1915; general correspondence and letters to and from a variety of individuals 1895-1960; material from trade representatives, editorial notices, sales department material; and other miscellaneous material.Within the Nelson Papers there is a very large body of correspondence between John Buchan and...

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This file contains draft poems written by Richard Tod. Some of the poems include the Scottish folkloric creature, the brownie. Also, there is a handwritten draft of a story entitled "Cast Adrift: A North Sea Adventure". The drawings include what was known as a "golliwog", a character created in 1895 by Florence Kate Upton that was popular until the 1960s-70s but was later perceived as a racist caricature.

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This file contains pencil and painted drawings by Richard Tod. The illustrations are for "Witcherley Ways, A Christmas Tale", which was written by Margaret Oliphant (1828-1897). The story was printed originally in Blackwood's Magazine in January 1857 but reprinted in Tales from Blackwood, New Series Volume 10.

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This folder contains mostly ink drawings on thick paper, but some are painted. The drawings pertain to the stories written by Alison. Some of the drawings are signed, which includes her address. The drawings include what was known as a "golliwog", a character created in 1895 by Florence Kate Upton that was popular until the 1960s-70s but was later perceived as a racist caricature.

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This item contains several pencil sketches, some of which are painted. The paper has some rounded edges.

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This file contains 2 sketchbooks and correspondence from Alison Tod as well as drafts of poetry and short stories signed by Richard Tod. It also includes pencil and painted illustrations, lettering practice, and undated magazine clippings.

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This folder contains handwritten and typed drafts of stories, some of which include edits. There are also drafts of poetry and pencil and ink drawings corresponding to Alison Tod's stories. Some of these drawings are signed and contain her address. The drawings include what was known as a "golliwog", a character created in 1895 by Florence Kate Upton that was popular until the 1960s-70s but was later perceived as a racist caricature.

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There are 4 printed copies of "The Fairy Ferry" and a handwritten draft of the story. The booklet contains two other stories entitled "The Elfin Pedlar" and "Pippin and the Peep-bo Cat Again" and a comic strip entitled "The Adventures of Douglas and Don". It was published by John Leng & Co., Ltd, London.