Arline Baum Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1998-0361

Staff Only

Scope and Content

Collection consists of original artwork for or manuscripts of two titles: Opt, An Illusionary Tale and One Bright Morning.

Dates

1879 - 1993
Majority of material found within 1987 - 1993

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

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

Arline Baum (1918-2018) author of children's books was born on July 4, 1918 to Osmond and Sarah Johnson. She was a resident of Hartford, Connecticut for most of her life. She was married to graphic artist Joseph L. Baum, a graduate of Pratt Institute, with whom she published books for children including One Bright Monday Morning; Know What? No, What?; and Opt, an Illusionary Tale.

Extent

4.3 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Connecticut children's literature author of Opt, An Illusionary Tale.

Acquisition Information

Collection donated by Arline Baum and the Estate of Arline Baum.

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.

Separated Material

The following materials have been separated from the collection and cataloged:

Opt, An Illusionary Tale Dodd CLC C1336

A Girar, Girasol! Dodd CLC

Catch a Sunflake Dodd CLC

One Bright Monday Morning Dodd CLC

Subjects

Authors Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Children's literature Subject Source: Fast
Illustrations (layout features). Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Illustrators Subject Source: Fast
Monographs Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
manuscripts (document genre) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus