Guide to the Mary and Conrad Buff Children's Book Materials MS.L.010
Processed by Special Collections and Archives staff;Inventory added by Zoe MacLeod, 2020.
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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.
General Physical Description note: 1.2 linear feet
Language of Material:
English
.
Access
Collection is unprocessed. Please contact Special Collections and Archives regarding availability of materials for research
use.
Publication Rights
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.
Preferred Citation
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.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Conrad Buff, 1975.
Processing History
Preliminary processing by Special Collections and Archives staff. Iventory added by Zoe MacLeod, 2020.
Biography
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
box 1
Apple and the arrow
undated
box 1
Big tree (Wa-wo-na)
undated
box 1
Colorado: River of mystery (Water in the desert)
undated
box 2
Hurry, skurry, and flurry
undated
folder XOS 1
Apple and the arrow
undated
folder XOS 1
Kobi, a boy of Switzerland
undated