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Collection Dates: 1953 -- 1982
2.5 linear ft.
This document describes a collection of materials held
by the
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1420
Phone: 319-335-5921
Fax: 319-335-5900
e-mail: lib-spec@uiowa.edu
Posted to Internet: Janury 1998
Acquisition
Note: These
papers were given to the University of Iowa Libraries in 1983 by Velma Ford
Morrison.
Access
and Restrictions:
Digital Surrogates: Except where indicated, this document describes but
does not reproduce the actual text, images and objects which make up this
collection. Materials are available only in the Special Collections
Department.
Copyright: Please read
The University of Iowa Libraries' statement on "Property Rights, Copyright Law, and Permissions to Use Unpublished
Materials"
Use of Collections: The University of Iowa Libraries supports access to the materials, published and unpublished, in its collections. Nonetheless, access to some items may be restricted by their fragile condition or by contractual agreement with donors, and it may not be possible at all times to provide appropriate machinery for reading, viewing or accessing non-paper-based materials. Please read our Use of Manuscripts Statement.
Biographical Note
Velma Ford Morrison was born in Madrid, Iowa on April 30, 1909. She attended Drake University in Des Moines and worked as an elementary school teacher from 1928 to 1933. In 1930 she married Hugh Pritchard Morrison; they have five children.
A children's fiction
and non-fiction author, Morrison has also been president and manager of the
Morrison Book Company since 1953. This company specializes in publishing books
for children.
The papers of Velma
Ford Morrison consist of 1.5 feet of manuscripts, dating from 1953 -- 1982 and
1 foot of artwork. Together with correspondence, there are drafts, galleys,
page proofs, and reviews for many of her books. Also, included are her original
illustrations for such books as Herbie, My Book, and Twinkle
Little Star.
Correspondence, 1953 -- 1971.
Baby's Animal Book
Correspondence, 1958.
Going on a Dig
CorrespondenceGeneral, 1979 -- 1981.With editor, 1979 -- 1982.
Original typescript with corrections, revisions and notes.
Index, typescript and author's proof.
Photos, lists sent to publisher.
Captions, typescript with corrections and notes.
Galley proof.
Galley proof of captions with corrections.
Page proof.
Going on a Dig (cont.)
Page proof.Art work, book cover.
Reviews, 1981.
Herbie
Correspondence, 1961 -- 1975.Holograph draft of layout.
Typescript with page arrangement and editor's notes. (3 copies)
Mock-up.
Galley proofs.
Page proofs, uncut.
Worksheet and chart for application of Spache Readability Formula for Grades 1 - 11.
Advertising and reviews, 1961.
My Go to Bed Book
Correspondence, 1955 -- 1961.
Scrambola
Correspondence, 1977.Typescript with corrections and revisions (4 copies).
Holograph draft with page arrangements.
Typescript with page arrangements (8 copies).
Final typescript with note and page arrangements.
Mock-up (2 copies)
Galley proofs with notes.
Dust jacket.
There's Only One You: The Story of Heredity
Correspondence with editor, 1976 -- 1978.Original typescript with corrections and revisions.
Glossary and index (2 copies).
Galley proofs with corrections.
Book design, layouts.
Reviews, 1979.
Twinkle Little Star
Correspondence, 1961 -- 1968.
Artwork for
Baby's Book
Herbie
My Book
My Go to Bed Book
Pat Little Puppy
Scrambola
Twinkle Little Star
Artwork for
Baby's Book
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