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http://special.lib.umn.edu/clrc/kerlan/index.php
Andersen Library (on the West Bank Campus of the University of Minnesota)
222 21st Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-624-4576

The Kerlan Collection at the University of Minnesota is one of the world’s great children’s literature research collections. The library/museum includes books, original manuscripts and illustrations, and many related materials. The Kerlan Collection currently contains more than 100,000 children’s books as well as original manuscripts, artwork and color proofs for more than 12,000 children’s books. Many of the books are inscribed by the author or illustrator. The Collection includes books that are significant in the history of children’s literature, award books, classics, and representative books from across the world.  Also included are letters, posters, toys, photographs, audiovisuals, publishers’ catalogs, and even a figurine collection.

The Collections are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The library is closed Saturdays & Sundays, and most holidays.  Please call before your visit.  FREE.

03.29.2008 Category Bookstores, Libraries and Story Hours, Free Admission, Museums, Theater, Music and Art

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