Robert M. McClung Papers, 1925 - 1997
Extent: 4 document cases + 2 oversize flat boxes + 1 map case folder; 3 linear ft.
Restrictions: None.
Scope and Content Note
The collection primarily documents the career of Robert M. McClung (1916-) as a writer and illustrator of children's and young adults' books about animals. Included are his first unpublished manuscript Robin in the Stars, written when the author was 8 or 9 years old; four volumes of World War II memoirs covering 1938 - 1945 with illustrations of Navy life and small plane maneuvers; two sketch books; written assignments from elementary school, high school, and preparatory school; and notes from New York University writing courses, including margin illustrations and a series of drawings of the human form. Biographical information includes several articles about McClung, awards, a list of publications, and photographs. Documentation of published writings includes reviews of most McClung children's books and original artwork for Redbird, Green Darner, Spotted Salamander, Ruby Throat, Buzztail, and Bees, Wasps, and Hornets, and How They Live. The published material also includes printed jackets from many of McClung's works.
RELATED MATERIALS
The Amherst Authors Collection includes over 60 books by Robert M. McClung. These may be searched in the Jones Library's online catalog.