Harry K. Hudson collection, 1934-1987, bulk 1953-1981
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Hudson, Harry K.
- Abstract:
- Harry K. Hudson, the Boys' Book collector who was one the sources for many of USF's resources in its Children's and Young Adult Literature Collections, was an avid collector of adventure novels, particularly serialized boys' books.
- Extent:
- 3.13 Linear Feet
- 8 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Harry K. Hudson Collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
Hudson's collection documents his research for his bibliographies, his collecting, and his correspondence with others interested in children's literature.
- Acquisition information:
Harry K. Hudson
Donation.
- Processing information:
processed
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged topically, with the major divisions being Hudson's materials on various authors, his personal papers, assorted bibliographies, magazines, and his correspondence, all arranged alphabetically. Hudson's correspondence and personal papers are grouped by topic or person, which leads to some small overlaps between correspondence and personal boxes (for example, a folder in a personal box might have correspondence, but is mixed with other materials related to the subject being discussed).
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Harry K. Hudson Collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
