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]> Finding Aid for the Ruth and Latrobe Carroll Papers, 1952 - 1960 Processed by: archives staff; machine-readable finding aid created by: Jason Alston University Libraries, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2009 Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: ; Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS Finding Aid for the Ruth and Latrobe Carroll Papers, 1952 - 1960 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Descriptive Summary Ruth Robinson Carroll (1899-1999) and "Archer" Latrobe Carroll (1894-1996) together wrote many books for children, with illustrations done by Ruth. The Ruth and Latrobe Carroll Papers date from 1952 to 1960 and contain manuscripts, typescripts, and original drawings. Ruth and Latrobe Carroll Papers, 1952 - 1960 Mss008 Ruth and Latrobe Carroll 2.502 Linear Feet, 6 Boxes University Archives and Manuscripts English Administrative Information Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Ruth and Latrobe Carroll Papers, University Archives and Manuscripts, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC, USA.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Ruth and Latrobe Carroll in 1954-1961

Processing Information

Processed by archives staff,

Encoded by Jason Alston, June 2009;

Biographical Note

Ruth Robinson Carroll (1899-1999) and "Archer" Latrobe Carroll (1894-1996) together wrote many books for children, with illustrations done by Ruth. They received the Juvenile Award of the American Association of University Women, North Carolina chapter in 1953 for their book Peanut, and in 1955 for Digby the Only Dog. They lived in Asheville, North Carolina.

Collection Overview

The Ruth and Latrobe Carroll Papers date from 1952 to 1960 and contain manuscripts, typescripts, and original drawings.

Collection Arrangement

Detailed Description of the Collection 1 Tough Enough’s Trip, First draft, typed and handwritten. Tough Enough’s Trip, Ruth’s inserts. Tough Enough’s Trip, List of titles. Tough Enough’s Trip, Typescripts of early versions. Tough Enough’s Trip, Typescript (carbon copy) with mss. corrections. Tough Enough’s Trip, Typescript with late changes to first chapter. Tough Enough’s Trip, Typescript (carbon copy) Tough Enough’s Trip, Suggestions for cuts and changes from Miss Cummings. Tough Enough’s Trip, Dummy with sketches of illustrations (for printer) Tough Enough’s Trip, Setting copy (Typescript) 2 Tough Enough’s Trip, 32 original pen and ink drawings 3 Tough Enough’s Trip, 15 original pen and ink drawings 4 Tough Enough’s Indians, First draft, handwritten Tough Enough’s Indians, Second draft, handwritten Tough Enough’s Indians, Early typewritten copy Tough Enough’s Indians, Original typescript with handwritten notes Tough Enough’s Indians, Carbon Copy. (best final) Tough Enough’s Indians, Carbon Copy (best final) of revised edition Tough Enough’s Indians, Dummy with sketches (for printer). 19 original pen and ink drawings 5 Tough Enough’s Indians, 33 original pen and ink drawings 6 Salt and Pepper, Draft Salt and Pepper, Typescript Salt and Pepper, 10 original pen and ink drawings Runaway Pony, Runaway Dog, Two posters signed by Ruth and Latrobe Carroll. Related Materials

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