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Susan Cooper Papers (1935-)
Papers 1989-1991


Manuscript Collection CL-2,  7.5 linear inches (2 boxes)

Biographical Sketch:
Susan Cooper is the author of a number of books for young children including Jethro and the Jumbie, The Silver Cow, The Selkie Girl and Tam Lin. Well known as the author of the young adult fantasy series The Dark is Rising, Cooper received the Newbery award for her novel The Grey King from that series.

Scope and Content Note:
The papers document Susan Cooper's authorship of Matthew's Dragon and include the original manuscript and associated proofs, galleys and correspondence and an inscribed copy of the book. The illustrator of Matthew's Dragon was Joseph A. Smith. Susan Cooper was a presenter at the Children's Literature Festival at Keene State College.

Susan Cooper Papers (1935-)
Papers 1989-1991

Series 1: Matthew's Dragon
Box Folder  
1 1 First Draft, April 20, 1989
1 2 Original Manuscript, n.d.
1 3 Publisher's Proof, n.d.
1 4 Incoming Correspondence from Margaret K. McElderry, Publisher, January 15, 1990
1 5 Galley, 1991
1 6 Outgoing Correspondence to David White, 13 November, 1991
1 7 Envelope Addressed to David White, November 15, 1991
1 None Signed copy of Matthew's Dragon, 1991




Updated: March 4, 2005

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