Joseph Wharton Lippincott manuscripts Ms. Coll. 1089 Finding aid prepared by Cléemence Scouten.
Last updated on April 27, 2020.
University of Pennsylvania, Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts
2015 June 12 Joseph Wharton Lippincott manuscripts
Table of Contents
Summary Information...... 3 Biography/History...... 4 Scope and Contents...... 4 Administrative Information...... 4 Controlled Access Headings...... 5 Collection Inventory...... 6
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Summary Information
Repository University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts
Creator Lippincott, Joseph Wharton, 1887-1976
Title Joseph Wharton Lippincott manuscripts
Call number Ms. Coll. 1089
Date [inclusive] 1940-1950
Extent 0.6 linear feet (2 boxes)
Language English
Abstract This collection consists of manuscripts of Joseph W. Lippincott, including a manuscript of The Wahoo Bobcat; and manuscripts and typescripts of Black Wings, Phantom Deer, and Wildernss Champion. The manuscripts are not illustrated.
Cite as:
Joseph Wharton Lippincott manuscripts, 1940-1950, Ms. Coll. 1089, Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, University of Pennsylvania
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Biography/History
Joseph Wharton Lippincott (1887-1976) worked at the publication house of J.B. Lippincott Company for fifty years and led that company as President for twenty-one years. He also wrote seventeen nature books for children, including The Wahoo Bobcat (1955).
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of manuscripts of Joseph W. Lippincott, including a manuscript of The Wahoo Bobcat; and manuscripts and typescripts of Black Wings, Phantom Deer, and Wildernss Champion. The manuscripts are not illustrated.
Administrative Information
University of Pennsylvania, Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts
2015 June 12 Finding aid prepared by Cléemence Scouten.
Access Restrictions This collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions Copyright restrictions may exist. For most library holdings, the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania do not hold copyright. It is the responsibility of the requester to seek permission from the holder of the copyright to reproduce material from the Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Source of Acquisition Gifts of Joseph Wharton Lippincott, 1954-1959.
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Controlled Access Headings
Form/Genre(s)
• Manuscripts (documents) • Typescripts
Subject(s)
• Authors • Authors, American--20th century • Juvenile fiction
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Collection Inventory
Box Folder
Black Wings, manuscript, undated. 1 1
Black Wings, typescript, undated. 1 2
The Wahoo Bobcat, manuscript, undated. 1 3
The Phantom Deer, typescript, undated. 2 1-2
The Phantom Deer, manuscript, undated. 2 3
Wilderness Champion, manuscript, undated. 2 4-5
Wilderness Champion, typescript, undated. 2 6
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