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Berta and Elmer Hader papers , 1906-1974
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hader, Elmer, 1889-1973; Hader, Berta
- Title
- Berta and Elmer Hader papers
- Dates
- 1906-1974 (inclusive)19061974
- Quantity
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56 linear feet, (44 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 441
- Summary
- Collections comprises papers of American children's book authors and illustrators Berta and Elmer Hader, including manuscripts and original illustrations for books (including The Big Snow), 1927-1958, original Christmas cards designed by the Haders to send to their friends, miscellaneous artwork, correspondence, 1906-1947, family papers, and reviews.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Berta Hoerner Hader (ca. 1890-1976) and Elmer Stanley Hader (1889-1973) were authors and illustrators of books for children. They won the Caldecott award for The Big Snow (New York: Macmillan, 1948) in 1949. The Haders also illustrated books for other authors, including Hamilton Williamson, Louise Seaman, Alice Dalgleish and Cornelia Meigs.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collections comprises papers of American children's book authors and illustrators Berta and Elmer Hader, including manuscripts and original illustrations for books (including The Big Snow), 1927-1958; original Christmas cards designed by the Haders to send to their friends; miscellaneous artwork; correspondence, 1906-1947; family papers; copper printing plates; and reviews.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Berta and Elmer Hader Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American--20th century
- Children's stories, American--Authorship
- Children's stories, American--Illustrations
- Illustrated children's books--United States--Specimens
- Illustrators--United States
- Publishers and publishing--Correspondence
- Women authors, American--20th century
- Women illustrators--United States
Personal Names
- Dalgliesh, Alice, 1893-1979
- Hader, Berta
- Hader, Berta
- Hader, Elmer, 1889-1973
- Hader, Elmer, 1889-1973
- MacFadden, A. E.
- Patee, Doris
- Patee, Doris
Form or Genre Terms
- Book illustrations
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
