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Aylesa Forsee papers

 Collection
Identifier: COU:4337

Scope and Contents

This collection includes typescripts of published works, published articles, biographical material, book contracts, research material, correspondence, photographs, artwork by Harper Johnson, and various awards. [Previously titled The Aylesa Forsee Collection.]

Dates

  • Creation: 1874 - 1983

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Biographical Note

Born in 1906, Aylesa Forsee was a Colorado author of children's literature. She published biographies on Frank Lloyd Wright, Pablo Casals, Artur Rubinstein, and others, as well as articles for various periodicals.

Extent

4.5 linear feet (5 boxes, 1 envelope)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Aylesa Forsee was a Colorado author of children's literature.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in the following series: Series 1: Typescripts, 1959-1968 Series 2: Published Articles, 1954-1985 Series 3: Biography material, contracts, research material, and misc. Series 4: Correspondence, 1954-1977 Series 5: Mementos and awards, 1966-1974 Series 6: Too Much Dog artwork by Harper Johnson, n.d.

Other Finding Aids

https://rmoa.unm.edu/docviewer.php?docId=couspcms29.xml

Custodial History

SPC MS 29

Status
Completed
Author
Collection processed by Emily Semeoff, August 2007.
Date
August 2007
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, Rare and Distinctive Collections Repository

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Boulder Colorado 80503 United States