The Pura Belpré Papers
Item
Title of collection or material
The Pura Belpré Papers
Finding aid
Significant contributors
Creation dates
1897-1985; Bulk Dates: 1930s-1985
Source institution
General notes
The Pura Belpré Papers are an important source for the study of Puerto Rican children's literature and Puerto Rican folk tales and legends. They are valuable for examining relationships between the Puerto Rican community and a major institution such as the New York Public Library. The materials include personal documents, financial statements from publishers, correspondence, manuscripts, flyers, clippings, photographs, and illustrations.
Content notes
The materials include personal documents, financial statements from publishers, correspondence, manuscripts, flyers, clippings, photographs, and illustrations. The Papers span the years from 1896 to 1985, but the bulk of them ranges from 1950 - 1970s. The collection is divided into the following series: I. Biographical and Personal Information II. Correspondence III. Writings IV. Subject File V. Photographs VI. Newspaper Clippings
Type
Extent
18.75 cubic feet
Call number
1989-03