University of Oregon Libraries
Special Collections & University Archives
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1299
URL: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/speccoll/index.html



Guide to the Hila Colman Papers, 1963-1973


Ax 750





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Overview of the Collection

 
Repository Name:
 

University of Oregon Libraries
Special Collections & University Archives

1299 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1299
URL: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/speccoll/index.html

 
Collection Number:
 

Ax 750

 
Title:
 

Hila Colman Papers

 
Dates:
 

1963-1973 (inclusive)

 
Quantity:
 

2.5 linear feet
3 containers

 
Languages:
 

Collection materials are in English. 

 
Summary:
 

Hila Colman writes books for children and adolescents--specializing in realistic portrayals of adolescent characters. The collection includes correspondences, manuscripts, and galleys.

 

Biographical Note

Hila Colman was born in New York City, into a moderately wealthy Jewish family. Though she was raised in an upper class home, she was taught early on that she must support herself through her own means. She attended Radcliffe College up until the death of her mother. She specializes in books for adolescents, and is known for her ability to portray realistic situations and characters.

Content Description

The collection contains a wide variety of notes and corrections for manuscripts. The process of corrections--written comments and adjustments to the original manuscript--is a highlight of the collection. Also included with the literary manuscript is correspondence that pertains to the manuscript itself.

Arrangement

Collection is organized into the following series:

Series: General Correspondence

Series: Manuscripts

Administrative Information

Processing Note 

Collection processed by Processing Staff, Manuscripts Processor, May 1980.

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Access 

Collection is open to the public.

Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room.

Restrictions on Use 

Property rights reside with Special Collections and University Archives. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Special Collections and University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.

Preferred Citation 

[Identification of item], Hila Colman Papers, Ax 750, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Or.

Subjects

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the online catalog. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings.

 
Colman, Hila
Colman, Hila--Correspondence
Manuscripts for publication
Children's literature, American--Authorship
Teenagers in literature.
Women authors, American--20th century
Young adult literature, American--Authorship

Detailed Description of the Collection

 

General Correspondence

 
Container(s)
Description
Dates
 
box
1
folder
1

Incoming/Outgoing
  1963-1971

 

Manuscripts

 
Container(s)
Description
Dates
 
box
1
folder
2

Benny the Misfit. 1
  1973
 
3
Benny the Misfit. 2
  1973
 
4
Dangerous Summer. Working title: Girl Reporter
  1962-1966
 
5
Daughter of Discontent
  1971
 
6
End of the Game
  1971
 
7
The Family and the Fugitive.
  1972
 
8
The Family and the Fugitive.
  1972
 
9
What is City Planning?
  1972
 
10
What is City Planning?
  1972
 
11
What is City Planning?
  1972
 
2 1
Ellie's Inheritance. Manuscript
  1979
 
2
Ellie's Inheritance. Galleys
  1979
 
3
Ellie's Inheritance. Published
  1979
 
3 1
Hanging On. Manuscript
  1977
 
2
Rachel's Legacy. Manuscript
  1978
 
3
Rachel's Legacy. Galleys
  1978