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Michele Palmer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2014-0009

Scope and Content Note

The Michele Palmer Papers consist of typescripts, galley proofs, clippings, correspondence and dummies relating to Ms. Palmer's works of children's literature.

Dates

  • undated

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/History

Michele Palmer, of Storrs, CT, is the author of several several children's books and has published some of her books under the pseudonym Malka Penn. Ms. Palmer is also a volunteer for the Windham Textile and History Museum. She has also published several works describing American fabrics, historical homes and mills in Willimantic, CT. Ms. Palmer established the Malka Penn Children's Book Collection on Human Rights as part of the Northeast Children's Literature Collection in 2005. The picture books, young adult novels and non-fiction works address issues such as the Holocaust, racism and prejudice, toleration, and war and conflict. Michele Palmer, of Storrs, CT, is the author of several several children's books and has published some of her books under the pseudonym Malka Penn. Ms. Palmer is also a volunteer for the Windham Textile and History Museum.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The inventory for the Michele Palmer Papers is arranged in a single series.

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.

Title
Michele Palmer Papers
Status
Published
Author
Archives & Special Collections staff
Date
2014 March
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository

Contact:
University of Connecticut Library
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Storrs Connecticut 06269-1205 USA US
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