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Patricia C. McKissack (1944-)
Papers 1990-1991
Manuscript Collection CL-13, 5 linear inches (1 box)
Biographical sketch:
Patricia McKissack, a native of Nashville, Tennessee is the author of more than one hundred works of
historical fiction and biography for children, on the themes of religion and African Americans. Many of
these titles were co-written with her husband Frederick L. McKissack (born in 1939), also from Nashville.
Both authors were graduates of Tennessee State University. They are the recipients of a number of awards
including the Coretta Scott King Award, the Caldecott Honor Award, and the C.S. Lewis Silver Medal Award.
Scope and Content Note:
The collection documents Patricia and Frederick L. McKissack’s authorship of four titles from the Great
African American series published by Enslow. The collection includes manuscripts, publisher’s galleys,
illustrations, and correspondence. Patricia and Frederick McKissack were speakers at the KSC Children’s
Literature Festival
Patricia C. McKissack (1944-)
Papers 1990-1991
| Series I: Marian Anderson: A Great Singer, 1990, 1991 |
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Three Art Styles for Marian Anderson Book, n.d.
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Illustrations, n.d.
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Second Galleys, 1990
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Publisher’s Proof, 1991
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| Series II: Ralph Bunche: Peacemaker, 1990, 1991 |
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Sketches for Ralph Bunche Book, n.d.
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First Galleys and Incoming Correspondence, 1990
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Second Galleys, 1991
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Publisher’s Proof, 1991
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Signed copy of Ralph Bunche: Peacemaker, 1991
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| Series III: Martin Luther King Jr.: Man of Peace, 1991 |
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Publisher’s Proof, 1991
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| Series IV: Ida B. Wells: A Voice Against Violence, 1990, 1991 |
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Sketches for Ida B. Wells – Barrett Book, 1990
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Illustrations, n.d.
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Second Galley, 1990
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Publisher’s Proof, 1991
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| Series V: Great African American Series, 1991 |
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Glossaries for Great African American Series, n.d.
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Incoming Correspondence from Christopher Carr, Jan. 3, 1991
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Outgoing Correspondence with Book Reviews to David White,
Jan. 13, 1991
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Outgoing Correspondence to David White, Feb. 20, 1991
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Shipping Label, Mar. 14, 1991
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