William MacKellar Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1990-0052

Staff Only

Scope and content

The collection contains illustrations, dummies and manuscripts associated with four titles Kenny and the Highland Ghost, The Kid Who Owned Manhattan Island, The Silent Bells and Soccer Orphans.

Dates

1974

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use and Copyright Information

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

William MacKellar was born in Glasgow, Scotland. His family relocated to America when he was eleven years old. He and his family resided on Long Island. He attended New York University and University of Geneva in Switzerland. MacKellar later served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II. After the war, he had the opportunity to return to his native Scotland. There he received inspiration for many of his later books, such as The Witch of Glen Gowrie. Along with authoring twenty-nine books for children and young adults, MacKellar taught courses in creative writing and conducted many literary workshops. He resided in West Hartford, Connecticut, until his death in 1994.

Extent

4 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The author of twenty-nine books for children and young adults, Mr. MacKellar also taught courses in creative writing and conducted many literary workshops. The collection contains illustrations, dummies and manuscripts associated with four titles. Mr. MacKellar also donated a signifcant number of his books.

Provenance and Acquisition

The collection was donated by MacKellar in 1990.

Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of materials pertaining to children's literature and associated artwork. For detailed information on these collections please contact the curator or ask at the Reading Room desk.

Subjects

Authors Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Children's literature Subject Source: Fast
Dummies (printed matter) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Illustrations (layout features). Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Twentieth century. Subject Source: Fast
manuscripts (document genre) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus