CLRC-649 Dick King-Smith Papers Jim Eyer` University of Minnesota Libraries 2-10-04
University of Minnesota Libraries Minneapolis, MN 55455
EAD 2002 Validated Finding Aid generated with the aid of a custom FileMaker Pro database developed by the staff of the Children's Literature Research Collections, University of Minnesota Libraries. Many thanks to all the staff and volunteers. 2-10-04 Description is in English Summary Information University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc] King-Smith, Dick Dick King-Smith Papers 1982 CLRC-649 The collection contains photocopied galley and page proofs for 1 title. 5 folders See Detailed Descriptions for Each Title Item for Box Locations English Important Information for Users of the Collections Access and Use:

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Biographical Sketch

Dick King-Smith was born March 27, 1922, in Bitton, Gloucestershire, England. He worked as a farmer for 20 years before earning a B.Ed from Bristol U. in 1975. The then taught primary school for 7 years, and became a full-time writer in 1982. His books for children have been praised for their warmth, sensitivity, and humor. His characters are animals, anthropomorphized to represent human foibles and strengths. His work has earned him several honors and awards.

Biographical Sources: Something About the Author, vols. 38, 47, 80, 135; Children's Literature Review, vol. 40

 Scope and Content

The collection contains a corrected photocopy of a galley proof and two corrected page proofs, one a photocopy.

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King-Smith, Dick Accession Information:

Gift of: King-Smith, Dick

Arrangement

Magnus Powermouse, 1982

Collection Contents Magnus Powermouse 1982

New York: Harper & Row, 1982

 MF1198 galley proof, corrected photocopy 57 p. MF1198 page proof, corrected photocopy 64 p. MF1198 page proof, corrected 125 p.