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Buff (Mary and Conrad) Children's Book Materials
MS.L.010
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Contributing Institution:
Special Collections and Archives, University of California, Irvine Libraries
Title: Mary and Conrad Buff children's book materials
Creator:
Buff, Mary
Creator:
Buff, Conrad
Identifier/Call Number: MS.L.010
Physical Description:
1.2 Linear Feet
(3 boxes and 1 oversize folder)
Date (inclusive): 1935-1967
Abstract: This collection contains materials relating to the publication of 13 children's books written and illustrated by Conrad and
Mary Buff. It includes 14 manuscripts, 13 mock-ups, 4 sets of galley proof pages, 2 sets of galley proof sheets, and 50 original
illustration drawings.
Language of Material:
English
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Collection is unprocessed. Please contact Special Collections and Archives regarding availability of materials for research
use.
Property rights reside with the University of California. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and
their heirs. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact the Head of Special Collections and University Archives.
Mary and Conrad Buff children's book materials. MS-L010. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine,
California. Date accessed.
For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this
collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.
Gift of Conrad Buff, 1975.
Preliminary processing by Special Collections and Archives staff. Iventory added by Zoe MacLeod, 2020.
Conrad and Mary Buff wrote and illustrated children's books between 1937 and 1968. Mary died in 1970 and Conrad died in 1975.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
This collection contains materials relating to the publication of 13 children's books written and illustrated by Conrad and
Mary Buff. It includes 14 manuscripts, 13 mock-ups, 4 sets of galley proof pages, 2 sets of galley proof sheets, and 50 original
illustration drawings.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Children's literature -- 20th century
Buff, Conrad