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Collection Title: George Edward Stanley Papers

Collection Number: DG1231

Accession Number: 2000-332

Inclusive Dates: 1984 - 2001

Volume: 26.7 cu. ft.

Given By : George Edward Stanley

Copyright: This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).

Form of Material:

The Codebreaker Kids by George Edward Stanley. Avon, 1987.

book cover proof (4 copies)
edited typescript
typescript dated 11/15/87
typescript, approx. 32,000 words
pages of changes to typescript
typescript with letter dated August 18, 1986
copy-edited typescript marked for printer
page proofs, 2 sets

The Codebreaker Kids Return by George Edward Stanley. Avon, 1989.

book cover proof (13 copies)
early notes (2 folders)
various preliminary typescripts, many versions of chapter 1
edited typescript dated 11/15/87
edited typescript, dated 12/11/87
edited typescript dated 2/2/88
edited typescript with letter dated March 3, 1988
edited typescript, copy of revised draft mailed to Avon 4/4/88
copy-edited typescript marked for typesetter with letter dated December 12, 1988

The Crime Lab by George Edward Stanley. Avon, 1985.

published paperback book - marked “Speech Copy”
publisher correspondence
edited typescript (4 complete versions)
edited typescript (with letter dated May 3, 1984)
edited typescript (with letter dated July 25, 1984)
final copy-edited typescript marked up for printer
galley

Happy Deathday to You...and Other Stories to Give You Nightmares by G.E. Stanley. Avon, 1995.

book cover proof (16 copies)
typescript, undated
copy-edited typescript, marked for printer dated 9/28/95

Hershell Cobwell and the Miraculous Tattoo by George Edward Stanley. Avon, 1991.

book cover proof (7 copies)
copy edited typescript
page proofs

The Italian Spaghetti Mystery by George Edward Stanley. Avon, 1987.

book cover proofs (3 copies)
chapter outlines
typescript, 1 st draft, each chapter in a folder
typescript, undated
typescript, undated
notes
typescript, cut and paste, each chapter in a folder
edited typescript (with letter dated 4/11/86)
edited typescript, undated
typescript, 2 nd draft
typescript (marked orig.)
Typescript, undated
typescript, undated
copy edited typescript, marked for printer
page proofs

The Mexican Tamale Mystery by George Edward Stanley. Avon, 1988.

proof of book cover (22 copies)
synopsis
typescript, first draft (with letter dated February 24, 1987)
typescript (2 versions, undated)
typescript, partial (undated)
edited typescript, revised (dated 4/30/87 - 5/7/87)
edited typescript (with letter dated July 30, 1987)
edited typescript (dated 8/19/87)
folder of notes
folder of cuts
copyedited typescript (with letter dated October 5, 1987)
copy edited typescript, marked for printer (with letter dated May 10, 1988)
Proof (dated 11/10/87)

Rats in the Attic and other Stories to Make Your Skin Crawl by G.E. Stanley. Avon, 1995.

book cover proof (5 copies)
publisher correspondence
correspondence regarding award from New York Public Library

The Ukrainian Egg Mystery by George Edward Stanley. Avon, 1986.

book cover proof (3 copies)
folder of notes
synopsis
edited typescript (with letter dated May 1, 1985)
edited typescript, undated
edited typescript (with letter dated May 29, 1985)
copy-edited typescript, marked for printer
page proofs
promotional flyer photocopies

Writing Short Stories for Young People by George Stanley. Writers Digest, 1986

typescript, cut and paste version, chapters 1-24
typescript, miscellaneous chapters
typescript, dated 5/28/86, chapters 1-21
preliminary typescript, edited
typescript
typescript, clean copy
typescript, copy
page proofs
publisher correspondence

BOBBSEY TWINS

#2 The Case of the Runaway Money by Laura Lee Hope. Pocket Books, 1987.

typescript, undated
publisher correspondence
typescript, copy to be used for on-hands rewriting
typescript, dated 10/7/86
typescript, dated 11/4/86 (previous version included with new revisions)
typescript, with letter dated November 24, 1986
typescript, undated
typescript, undated
background on Bobbsey twins
galleys

#6 Mystery on the Mississippi by Laura Lee Hope, illustrated by Paul Jennis. Pocket Books, 1988.

background research
publisher correspondence, contract
background on the Bobbsey Twins
manuscript in green spiral notebook
typescript - outline of various chapters (2 folders)
typescript dated 2/27/87 titled “Bobbsey Twins and the Riverboat Mystery”
typescript, undated
typescript, undated
typescript, revised 4/16/87
typescript, dated 4/24/87
typescript, dated 5/13/87
typescript, undated
typescript, undated
typescript, with letter dated June 23, 1987
typescript, draft returned to Mega Books 7/5/87
typescript, undated

CAN YOU SOLVE THE MYSTERY

#14 Hawkeye Collins and Amy Adams in The Case of the Clever Marathon Cheat and other Mysteries by M. Masters (George Stanley). Meadowbrook, 1984.

story crux outlines
typescripts
publisher correspondence

KATIE LYNN COOKIE COMPANY

#1 The Secret Ingredient by G.E. Stanley. Random House, 1999.

folder of correspondence regarding all of the books in the series and series development
published hardback
publisher correspondence and e-mails about the book
typescript with correspondence dated August 26, 1997
typescript with correspondence dated December 11, 1997
typescript revised March 23, 1998
typescript, revised August 24, 1998
typescript, revised September 28, 1998
typescript, with correspondence dated November 25, 1998
typescript, revised December 14, 1998
uncorrected bound proof with correspondence dated March 9, 1999 (3 copies)
early versions of cover
promotional pierces
reviews

#2 Frogs Legs for Dinner? by G. E. Stanley. Random House, 2000.

correspondence and e-mails with publisher
typescript (Chapter 1 - Mom’s Big Idea)
typescript (revised August 11, 1999)
typescript (chapter 1 - Mom’s big idea)
typescript (revised January 4, 1999) entitled Sandwiched!
typescript (chapter 1 - Keesh Lo Rain)
typescript (chapter 1 - Keesh lo rain)
typescript dated 9/6/99 (chapter 1 - Keesh lo rain)
typescript (chapter 1 - Keesh lo rain)
typescript (chapter 1 - Keesh lo rain)
typescript (chapters not named) marked EDIT
typescript (chapters not named)
typescript (chapter 1 - Flying pies)
page proofs, edited
page proofs, and correspondence
pages proofs marked draft #2
color proof of cover

#3 The Battle of the Bakers by G.E. Stanley. Random House, 2001.

typescript titled “Bread and Cookie War”
typescript titled “Battle of the Bakers”
Typescript (chapter 1 - The contest)
typescript (revised January 26, 1999)
typescript with correspondence dated Nov. 9, 1999
typescript with correspondence dated Nov. 11, 1999
page proofs, edited
page proofs, revised 1, edited
page proofs, original, edited
cover

#4 The Wedding Cookies by G.E. Stanley. Random House, 2001.

typescript (chapter 1 - Flossie and Fifi ) 2 versions
various typescripts
typescript dated July 14, 1998
typescript titled Bottled up! revised March 29, 1999
typescript
typescript
typescript with correspondence dated March 11, 2000
typescript (chapter 1 - Wedding Cookies)
typescript with page proofs
page proofs 4/3/00
page proofs 4/3/00 marked clean copy
page proofs with correspondence dated Mar h 6, 2000
email version of typescript
page proofs
miscellaneous rewrites, information about author, etc
background research
color proof of cover

NANCY DREW

#155 The Mystery in Tornado Alley by Carolyn Keene (series pseudonym, this book written by George Stanley). Pocket Books, 2000.

contract
Writers Guidelines to Nancy Drew Digest Books
publisher correspondence
notes and background research
typescript, undated
typescript, 31,252 words
typescript, undated
typescript, undated
computer disks, dated 3/00 (2 disks)

ROAD TO READING

Snake Camp by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Jared Lee. Golden Book, 2000.

publisher correspondence
edited typescripts, untitled and undated (3 versions)
edited typescripts “Summer Camp is for the Snakes”, undated (2 versions)
edited typescript with letter dated May 27, 1999
edited typescript, revised June 7, 1999
edited typescript with letter dated July 13, 1999
edited typescript, revised July 22, 1999
photocopies of sketches
proofs with illustrations in color and text
book cover mounted on foamcore

Wild Horses by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Michael Langham Rowe. Golden Books, 2001.

Background research
faxed copy of sample nonfiction book from same publisher
publisher correspondence
typescript titled “The First Horse” chpts. 1-9
typescript titled “The First Horse” chpts. 1-9, 21pp.
Edited typescript titled “The First Horse” Wild Horses written in pencil
typescript titled “The Wild Horse of the Past”
typescript, with letter dated Nov. 2, 1999
typescript, with letter dated Jan. 1, 2000
typescript, with letter dated March 6, 2000
page proofs with suggestions
color proof of cover

Ghost Horse by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Ann Barrow. Random House, 2000.

Typescript sent to Ellen Krieger March 17, 1997
typescript, word count 6,298
typescript sent to Jennifer Dussling November 23, 1998
page proofs
page proofs with letter dated 3/19 from J. Dussling
photocopies of illustrations of characters
color proof of cover
2 page synopsis of “The Ghost Horse Returns”

Fossil Fever by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfield. Random House Books for Young Readers, 1999. (used by Stanley as sample book in series)

page proofs with illustration information drawn in

SCAREDY CATS

#1 The Day the Ants Got Really Mad by G.E. Stanley, illustrated by Sal Murdocca. Aladdin, 1996.

2 full color illustrations by Sal Murdocca for this series that were not used
uncorrected proof, advance reader’s copy
book cover proof (3 copies)
typescript
full color original illustration for cover by Sal Murdocca
photocopies of interior illustrations
page proofs

#2 Bugs for Breakfast by G.E. Stanley, illustrated by Sal Murdocca. Aladdin, 1996.

book cover proof
typescript
photocopies of interior illustrations
page proofs, with corrections
page proofs

#3 There’s a Shark in the Swimming Pool! By G.E. Stanley, illustrated by Sal Murdocca. Aladdin, 1996.

typescript
page proofs

#4 Mrs. O’Dell’s Third-Grade Class is Shrinking by G.E. Stanley, illustrated by Sal Murdocca. Aladdin, 1996.

book cover proof (4 copies)
typescript
page proofs

#5 Who Invited Aliens to my Slumber Party? By G.E. Stanley, illustrated by Sal Murdocca. Aladdin, 1997.

uncorrected proof, advance reader’s copy (5 copies)
book cover proof
page proofs

#6 The New Kid in School is a Vampire Bat by G.E. Stanley, illustrated by Sal Murdocca. Aladdin, 1997.

book cover proof (2 copies)
publisher correspondence
typescript

#7 A Werewolf Followed Me Home by G. E. Stanley, illustrated by Sal Murdocca. Aladdin, 1997.

Book cover proofs (3 copies)
typescript

#8 Vampire Kittens of Count Dracula by G.E. Stanley, illustrated by Sal Murdocca. Aladdin, 1997.

Book cover proof (2 copies)
typescript

#10 Buzz Buzz Buzz Off! By G.E. Stanley correct title?? date??

Typescript with yellow question tags attached

SPINE TINGLERS

#2 Billy Baker’s Dog Won’t Stay Buried by M. T. Coffin. Avon, 1995.

book cover proof (8 copies)

#4 Where Have All the Parents Gone? By M.T. Coffin. Avon, 1995.

Book cover proof (12 copies)
Publisher correspondence
copy edited typescript

#5 Check it out - and Die! By M.T .Coffin. Avon, 1995.

book cover proof (26 copies)
publisher correspondence
edited typescript

#8 Don’t Go to the Principal’s Office by M.T. Coffin. Avon, 1996.

book cover proof (19 copies)
publisher correspondence
edited typescript with yellow query notes attached

#10 The Dead Kid Did It by M.T. Coffin. Avon, 1996.

book cover proof (21 copies)
publisher correspondence
typescript

#13 Pet Store by M.T. Coffin. Avon, 1996.

book cover proof (23 copies)
publisher correspondence
typescript with yellow query slips attached
page proofs

#15 Escape from the Haunted Museum by M.T. Coffin. Avon, 1996.

book cover proof (23 copies)
publisher correspondence
edited typescript with yellow query tags attached
page proof

#16 We Wish you a Scary Christmas by M.T. Coffin. Avon, 1996.

book cover proof (15 copies)
typescript

#25 Curse of the Cheerleaders by M.T. Coffin. Avon, 1997.

book cover proof (20 copies)
page proofs

#28 Circus F.R.E.A.K.S. by M.T. Coffin. Avon, 1997.

book cover proof (22 copies)
page proofs

TWIN CONNECTION

#3 Hot Pursuit by Adam Mills (series pseudonym). Ballantine, 1988.

published paperback (2 copies)
book cover proof (2 )
publisher and agent correspondence
notes
synopsis
typescript for book 2 of this series
chapter 2 draft (chapter that obtained contract for book)
edited typescript (dated 4/5/88)
edited typescript dated 4/22/88
folder of pages cut from the manuscript that Ruth edited dated 5/20/88
edited typescript, undated
edited typescript, second draft
typescript, undated
page proofs with letter dated September 20, 1988
page proofs for Twin Connections #1 Mystery at MaGuire’s Farm dated 3/17/88

#4 On the Run by Adam Mills. Ballantine, 1988.

book cover proof (2 copies)
publisher correspondence
edited typescript, first draft, dated 6/7/88
edited typescript, first draft, photocopy
typescript, undated
typescript, chapter 1
typescript, rewritten completely dated 8/31/88
page proofs

#5 Right on Target by Adam Mills. Ballantine, 1989.

book cover proofs (4 copies)
publisher correspondence
various partial drafts
edited typescript printed from 1 st draft 9/10/88
edited typescript, final draft dated 9/19/88
page proofs dated 11/18/88

#6 Secret Ballot by Adam Mills. Ballantine, 1989.

book cover proofs (2 copies)
publisher correspondence
edited typescript dated 10/3/88
edited typescript, undated
folder of additions to typescript
page proofs dated 12-15-88

#7 Dangerous Play by Adam Mills. Ballantine, 1989.

book cover proof (14 copies)
synopsis
partial drafts and notes
edited typescript dated 12/15/88
typescript, copy of 1 st draft dated 12/30/88-1/3/89
typescript pp. 1-120, edited by Ruth
chapter 7 dated 1/2/89
chapter 7 dated 1/4/89
chapter 7 dated 1/4/89
typescript, undated
page proofs dated 4/11/89

#8 Skyjacked! By Adam Mills. Ballantine, 1989.

Book cover proof (7 copies)

#9 High-Tech Heist by Adam Mills. Ballantine, 1989.

book cover proof (2 copies)
publisher correspondence
typescript

#10 Cold Chills by Adam Mills. Ballantine, 1989.

Book cover proofs (8 copies)

Espionage Short Stories:

“The Visiting Professor of Estonia” by Stuart Symons (George Edward Stanley) in Espionage Magazine August 1986.

Published magazine
typescript (2 versions)
publisher correspondence
contract

“The Last Speakers of Oubykh” by Stuart Symons (George Edward Stanley) in Espionage Magazine November 1985.

Published magazine
typescript (2 versions)
publisher correspondence
contract

“The Foreign Minister’s Brother” by Stuart Symons (George Edward Stanley) in Espionage Magazine December 1984.

Published magazine
typescript
publisher correspondence
contract

Unpublished Works:

“The Spy Who Learned Albanian” - (unpublished)

Typescript, edited
Background research

“Summer’s Ghost” (unpublished)

Typescript

“Writing for Children” – (unpublished)

Typescript materials

Children's Magazines in which George Stanley Stories Appeared:

Child Life 74 issues

Children’s Digest 5 issues

Children’s Playmate 7 issues

Health Explorer 16 issues

Humpty Dumpty 1 issue

Jack and Jill 15 issues

Junior Medical Detective 16 issues

Young World 4 issues

Other Materials:

Typescripts of ideas for books (1 box)

Materials concerning the Mystery Writers of America (1 folder)

Correspondence, flyers and other information about appearances at schools, book signings, workshops, writers conferences (3 boxes)

Newspaper and newspaper clippings with stories about George Edward Stanley and his books (3 boxes)

Correspondence to and from various publishers and agents, unsorted (6 boxes)

Royalty statements from various publishers, unsorted (1 box)

Contracts with various publishers, unsorted (1 box)

Publisher catalogs (2 boxes)

Publisher promotional materials (1 folder)

Publishers Weekly (1 box)

Photographs of George Edward Stanley (1 folder)

Biographical materials (3 folders)

Bibliographic listings of Stanley books (1 folder)

Fan mail (1 folder)

General professional correspondence (3 folders)

Materials from Cameron College regarding annual accomplishments (1 box)

Plaque for Oklahoma Writer of the Year 1997

Plaque from Oklahoma Reading Association, “Celebrate Literacy Award” 1993

Plaque from Society of Children’s Book Writers - Member of the Year 1979

Citation from Governor of Oklahoma 1989

Proclamation from State of Oklahoma for "Kids Love a Mystery Week" in 2000.

Magazines about writing (1 box)


Accession Number: 2001-129

Inclusive Dates: 1999-2001

Volume: 5.50 cu. ft.

Given By : George Edward Stanley

Copyright: This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).

Form of Material:

Geronimo by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Meryl Henderson; to be published by Simon & Schuster, 2001.

General notes & sample chapter
Draft Chapter 1 with notes
Draft Chapter 2 with notes
Draft Chapter 3 with notes
Draft Chapter 4 with notes
Draft Chapter 5 with notes
Draft Chapter 6 with notes
Draft Chapter 7 with notes
Draft Chapter 8 with notes
Draft Chapter 9 with notes
Draft Chapter 10 with notes
Draft Chapter 11 with notes
Draft Chapter 12 with notes
Draft Chapter 13 with notes
Draft Chapter 14 with notes
Draft Chapter 15 with notes
Original typescript
Typescript, dated 28/Sept/2000 with correspondence
Revised typescript, dated 12/7/00
Typescript, dated 12/11/00 with correspondence
Edited typescript, dated Feb. 12, 2001 with correspondence
3 copies revised typescript, dated Feb. 18, 2001 with correspondence
Revised typescript, dated Feb. 19, 2001
Sketches with correspondence
Cover proof
Publicity
Correspondence with Ellen Kreiger
Other correspondence
Contract

Adam Sharp, The Spy Who Barked by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Frances Guy; to be published by Golden Books, 2002.

Notes, early drafts, correspondence
Typescript with correspondence dated Sept/Oct 2000
Edited typescript, dated 10/20/00 with correspondence
Revisions, dated 10/22/00
Typescript, dated 10/25/00 with correspondence
Typescript, dated 10/29/00 with correspondence
Typescript, dated 12/6/00 with correspondence
Chapter 2 revision, dated 2/7/01
Color proof of cover
Photocopies of cover proof (11)

Adam Sharp, London Calling by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Frances Guy; to be published by Golden Books, 2002.

Author’s notes and research
Early draft, notes & correspondence
Chapter revisions, dated Feb. 9-25, 2001
Chapter revisions, dated Feb. 25-28, 2001
Chapter revisions, dated March, 2001
Typescript, dated March 1, 2001 with correspondence
Revised typescript, dated 3/9/2001-3/30/2001 with correspondence
Revised typescript, dated 3/21/2001
2 copies revised typescript, dated 3/30/2001
Revised typescript, dated 4/1/2001
Revised plot notes, typescript and correspondence, dated 4/2/2001
Revised typescript, dated 4/2/2001
Revised typescript, dated 4/12/2001
Revised typescript, dated 4/15/2001 with correspondence
Revised typescript, dated 4/16-17/2001
Revised typescript, dated 4/18/2001
Revised typescript, dated 4/19/2001 with correspondence
Edited typescript, dated 5/2/2001 with correspondence
Typescript, dated 5/14/2001
Revised typescript, dated 5/14/2001
2 copies revised typescript, dated 5/16/2001
2 copies revised typescript, dated 5/17/2001
Correspondence

THIRD GRADE DETECTIVES SERIES:

Activities
Correspondence
Publicity

The Puzzle of the Pretty Pink Handkerchief by George E. Stanley, illustrated by Salvatore Murdocca; Simon & Schuster, 2000.

Typescript, early title–“Clue in the Ear”
Photocopy of page proofs

The Mystery of the Hairy Tomatoes by George E. Stanley, illustrated by Salvatore Murdocca; Simon & Schuster, 2001.

Research
2 copies of typescript

The Cobweb Confession by George E. Stanley, illustrated by Salvatore Murdocca; Simon & Schuster, 2001.

Early typescript, not dated
Draft typescript, dated 11/16/00
Revised draft, dated 11/16/00
Typescript, dated 11/21/00
Typescript, dated 11/22/00
Typescript, dated 11/24/00
Typescript, dated 11/30/00 with correspondence
Edited typescript, not dated
Correspondence

The Secret of the Spit by George E. Stanley (unpublished).

Typescript

ROAD TO READING SERIES:

Mile 4: Snake Camp by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Jared Lee; Golden Books, 2000.

3 computer disks
Typescript
Correspondence

Mile 4: Wild Horses by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Michael Langham Rowe; Golden Books, 2001.

Poster
Publicity and reviews
Correspondence

Mile 5: Ghost Horse by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Ann Barrow; Golden Books, 2000.

Typescript

THE KATIE LYNN COOKIE COMPANY SERIES:

Notes
Correspondence

The Secret Ingredient by G. E. Stanley, illustrated by Linda Dockey Graves; Random House, 1999.

Uncorrected proof

Wedding Cookies by G. E. Stanley, illustrated by Linda Dockey Graves; Random House, 2001.

Cover proof
Summer 2001 Random House Catalog with correspondence

Material From Unpublished Books:

The Kid on the Wanted Poster Is My Uncle by George Edward Stanley (unpublished).

Notes & research
Typescript, dated 5/20/93
Typescript, dated October 2000
Revised typescript, dated 12/20/2000
Typescript, not dated
Edited typescript, not dated
Correspondence

Buzz, Buzz, Buzz Off! by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

Research
First draft
Corrected first draft
Second draft
Third draft
2 copies revised typescript, dated 4/20/01
Typescript, not dated
Single, edited page
Simon & Schuster contract

Road to Writing by George Stanley (unpublished)

Research
Notes, correspondence - March 2001
Notes, correspondence, drafts - April 2001
Draft, dated 4/16/2001
Notes, correspondence, drafts - April/May 2001
Drafts, dated May 2001
Drafts and edited typescript with correspondence dated 5/24/01
Notes & drafts, not dated

Dogs in D.A.N.G.E.R. by George Stanley (unpublished)

Notes

FBI Dogs by George Stanley (unpublished)

Preliminary Notes

The Future Changer by George Stanley (unpublished)

Synopsis of three books for young adult trilogy

Miscellaneous Material:

Avalon Project, Yale University

Royalty Statements

Personal Materials

Publicity

“Writing Out Loud,” PBS interview, videocassette tape

Personal Correspondence

Fan Mail

Publisher Correspondence

Public Speaking Materials

Various newspaper articles about the author

Encyclo-media Program proposal

Personal notebooks, calendars, etc.

Awards


Accession Number: 2001-266

Inclusive Dates: 1999-2001

Volume: 1.05 cu. ft.

Given By : George Edward Stanley

Copyright: This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).

Form of Material:

Adam Sharp #3, Spyfish by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Frances Guy; to be published by Golden Books, Spring 2002.

26 draft versions
Author’s notes
Correspondence

Road to Writing by George Stanley (unpublished)

Various drafts
Author’s notes
Correspondence

Miscellaneous Materials:

Personal papers and calendars

Personal correspondence

Professional correspondence

Publicity and reviews


Accession Number: 2002-244

Inclusive Dates: 1994-2003

Volume: 6.34 cu. ft.

Given By : George Edward Stanley

Copyright: This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).

Form of Material:

Andrew Jackson by George Edward Stanley; Simon & Schuster, 2003.

Author’s notes and research
Synopsis/ Chapter outlines
Chapter drafts
Chapter revisions
3 typescripts
Correspondence

The Death Channel and Other Stories to Make Your Skin Crawl by George Edward Stanley; Avon Books, 1994.

Edited typescript
Photocopy of page proofs and cover proof
Correspondence

The Kid on the Wanted Poster Is My Uncle by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

Typescript

THIRD GRADE DETECTIVES SERIES:

Preliminary notes for stories in the series
2 color photocopies of Sal Murdocca’s illustrations

The Riddle of the Stolen Sand by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Sal Murdocca; Aladdin, 2003.

Research and author’s notes
E-mail proposal to Susan Cohen, draft of first chapter
9 draft typescripts
Submitted typescript, May 9, 2002
4 cover proofs
Correspondence

The Secret of the Green Skin by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Sal Murdocca; Aladdin, 2003.

Research and author’s notes
17 draft typescripts
Edited typescript
Correspondence

ADAM SHARP SERIES:

Adam Sharp: The Spy Who Barked by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Guy Francis; Random House, 2002.

Hand-drawn book template
Page proofs, text only
Page proofs with illustrations
Cover, color proof

Adam Sharp: London Calling by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Guy Francis; Random House, 2002.

Hand-drawn book template
Page proofs, text only
4 color proofs with illustrations
Correspondence

Adam Sharp: Swimming with Sharks by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Guy Francis; Random House, 2003.

14 draft typescripts
Edited typescript
Correspondence

Adam Sharp: Operation Spy School by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Guy Francis; Random House, 2003.

Author’s notes
15 draft typescripts
Edited typescript with suggestions for revisions
5 revised typescripts
Correspondence

Adam Sharp: Moose Master by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Guy Francis; Random House, 2004.

Author’s notes and research
Chapter outline and synopsis
Early chapter drafts
6 draft typescripts
Correspondence

HARDY BOYS SERIES:

General notes and correspondence
Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Catalog, Spring 2003 (2 copies)

The Hardy Boys #177: The Case of the Psychic’s Vision by Franklin W. Dixon (George E. Stanley); Aladdin Paperbacks, 2003.

Author’s notes
6 draft typescripts
Various chapter revisions
6 cover proofs
Correspondence

The Hardy Boys #178: The Mystery of the Black Rhino by Franklin W. Dixon (George E. Stanley); Aladdin Paperbacks, 2003.

Author’s notes
Synopsis
2 draft typescripts
5 cover proofs
Correspondence

The Hardy Boys # 182: The Secret of the Soldier’s Gold by Franklin W. Dixon (George E. Stanley); 2003.

Author’s notes
Synopsis
Chapter outlines and drafts

KATIE LYNN COOKIE COMPANY SERIES:

Author’s notes
Synopsis for Caught in the Middle
Correspondence

Miscellaneous Materials:

Reviews and Publicity

Writers Conferences - related materials

Public Speaking - related materials

Professional Correspondence

Personal Correspondence

Fan Mail

Royalty Statements

Awards

Personal notebooks and calendars

Publisher’s Weekly (2 issues)

Sisters in Crime, Books in Print 2002

 


Accession Number: 2003-232

Inclusive Dates: 1991-2004

Volume: 7.50 cu. ft.

Given By : George Edward Stanley

Copyright: This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).

Form of Material:

Andrew Jackson: Young Patriot by George Edward Stanley; Aladdin, 2003.

            Correspondence, 1 folder
            Background, 1 folder
            Final typescript
            Edited typescript
            Final cover proof (color)

 

Geronimo by George Edward Stanley; Aladdin, 2001.

            Contract
            Review

 

Harry Truman by George Edward Stanley; Aladdin, 2004.

            2 Complete Typescripts
            4 Incomplete typescripts

 

How Can I Go To College If I Can’t Pass The 6th Grade by George Edward Stanley; Avon Books, 1991.

            Edited typescript

 

New Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley #37: Case of the Tattooed Cat (by George Stanley); HarperEntertainment, 2003.

            Contract
            Notes, 1 folder
            Correspondence with publisher (5 folders)
            Concepts/Chapter outlines (5 folders)


Nancy Drew #173: Danger on the Great Lakes by Carolyn Keene (George Stanley); Aladdin, 2003.

Contract
Background, 1 folder
Correspondence with publisher, 1 folder
Notes, 1 folder
Unused plot/background notes, 1 folder
2 Synopsis, edited
5 Typescripts, edited
1 Incomplete typescript

 

Hardy Boys #177: The Case of the Psychic’s Vision by Franklin W. Dixon (George Stanley); Aladdin, 2003.

            Contract
            Correspondence with publisher, 1 folder
            2 Final cover proofs (color)

 

Hardy Boys #178: The Mystery of the Black Rhino by Franklin W. Dixon (George Stanley); Aladdin, 2003.

            Contract
            Correspondence with publisher, 1 folder
            1 Typescript, edited
            2 Final cover proofs (color)

 

Hardy Boys #182: The Secret of the Soldier’s Gold by Franklin W. Dixon (George Stanley); Aladdin, 2003.

            Contract
            Correspondence with publisher/Publicity, 1 folder
            1 Synopsis
            1 Incomplete typescript
            3 Complete typescripts, edited
            4 Final cover proofs (color)

 

Hardy Boys #186: Hidden Mountain by Franklin W. Dixon (George Stanley); Aladdin, 2004.

            5 Summaries/Synopsis, edited

 

Adam Sharp #3: Swimming With Sharks by George Edward Stanley; Random House Books for Young Readers, 2003.

Contract

Adam Sharp #5: Moose Master by George Edward Stanley; Random House Books for Young Readers, 2004

            Contract
            5 Typescripts, edited

 

Adam Sharp #6: Code Word Kangaroo by George Edward Stanley; Random House Books for Young Readers, 2004.

            Contract
            Notes/early scene sketches, 1 folder
            Correspondence with publisher, 1 folder
            Background, 1 folder
            18 Typescripts, edited

 

Third Grade Detectives #4: The Cobweb Confession by George Edward Stanley; Aladdin, 2001.

            Copy of cover proof (color)

 

Third Grade Detectives #5: The Riddle of the Stolen Sand by George Edward Stanley; Aladdin, 2003.

            Contract

 

Third Grade Detectives #6: The Secret of the Green Skin by George Edward Stanley; Aladdin, 2003.

            Contract
            Publicity/Articles, 1 folder
            Reviews, 1 folder
            9 Advance Reviewer Copies

 

Third Grade Detectives #7: The Case of the Dirty Clue by George Edward Stanley; Aladdin, 2003.

            16 Typescripts, edited
            Background, 2 folders
            Notes, 1 folder
            4 Advance Reviewer Copies

 

Third Grade Detectives #8: The Secret of the Wooden Witness by George Edward Stanley; Aladdin, 2004.

Notes, 1 folder
Background, 1 folder
9 Typescripts, edited
2 Incomplete typescripts
Copy of cover proof (color)

 

Third Grade Detectives #9: The Puzzle of the Postage Stamp by George Edward Stanley; Aladdin, 2004.

            2 Synopsis, edited
            11 Typescripts, edited

 

Third Grade Detectives Series:

            1 Typescript for Teachers Guide (#1-8)
            1 Typescript for Teachers Guide (#1-10)

 

Lie Detectors/Crime Talkers Series (working titles):

            12 Proposals, edited
            Correspondence with publisher, 1 folder

 

Miscellaneous:

Correspondence:

            General/Professional, 13 folders
            Golden Kite Award Panel, 4 folders
            Personal/Family, 7 folders

Speaking Engagements/Appearances, 6 folders

Fan Mail, 15 folders

Royalty statements, 2001-02

Publisher articles/publicity, 2 folders

3 Publisher catalogs

2 SCBWI Bulletins

Miscellaneous personal and family materials, 1 folder

Biographical material, 2 folders

Travel Log (trip to NY)

2 Appointment Books (2002-03)

Articles/Book Reviews, 2 folders

 


Accession Number: 2004-232

Inclusive Dates: 2000-2004

Volume: 15.90 cu. ft.

Given By : George Edward Stanley

Copyright: This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).

Form of Material:

C.O.P. Dog by George Stanley

Correspondence
First drafts/preliminary chapters
Outlines
Research materials
Typescript
Story line proposal

           

Harry S. Truman by George E. Stanley

                        Final proof/layout, edited photocopy
                        Typescript, final
                        Cover proof
                        Contract
                        Correspondence
                        Notes
                        Research material
                        Typescript, edited
                        Photocopies of chapters

 

            Third Grade Detective Series by George Stanley

                        Teacher’s Guide
                        Book cover

           

Adam Sharp: Moose Master by George Stanley

                        Proof/layout, edited

           

Nancy Drew: Mystery on Great Lakes by Carolyn Keene (George Stanley)

                        Correspondence
                        Final typescript, revised

           

Third Grade Detectives #7 Case of the Dirty Clue by George Stanley
                       

Publicity/book signings
Final proof, photocopy
First proof

           

Lie Detectors Club by George Stanley

                        Correspondence
                        Story proposals

           

Third Grade Detectives #6 by George Stanley

                        First proof
                        Final proof, photocopy
                        Correspondence
                        Typescript, final

           

Adam Sharp #5 by George Stanley

                        Correspondence
                        Typescript

           

Mary Kate and Ashley: Tattooed Cat by George Stanley

                        Notes
                        Typescript
                        Story proposals

           

Adam Sharp #6 by George Stanley

                        Notes

           

Adam Sharp Series by George Stanley

                        Future book proposals
                        Storylines
                        Publicity/book signings

           

Third Grade Detectives #5 by George Stanley

                        Correspondence
                        Typescript
                        Cover proof

           

Adam Sharp #4 by George Stanley

Typescript, final
Cover proof, final
Publicity
Cover art, photocopies

           

Ghost Hunter by George Stanley

Typescript
Correspondence
Story ideas
Notes

 

Third Grade Detectives: Sweaty Bank Robber by George Stanley

                        Synopsis/story line
                        Research material
                        Typescript

            Third Grade Detectives #8 by George Stanley

                        First proof
                        Final proof

            Ghost Horse by George Stanley

                        Cover art, photocopy
                        Royalty statement

            Third Grade Detectives #10 by George Stanley

                        2 Typescripts
                        Typescript, preliminary
                        Manuscript pages
                        Notes

            Hardy Boys: Hidden Mountain by Franklin W. Dixon (George Stanley)

                        Typescript, edited
                        2 Typescripts, drafts
                        3 Cover proofs
                        Typescript, final
                        Research material

            Adam Sharp #2 by George Stanley

                        Royalty statement

            Adam Sharp Swimming with Sharks by George Stanley

                        Storyboard/story sketch

            Adam Sharp in Australia by George Stanley

                        4 Typescripts

            Wild Horses by George Stanley

                        Contract
                        Correspondence

            Adam Sharp in Canada by George Stanley

                        Research material

            Mister Rogers by George Stanley; Childhood of Famous Americans, 2004.

                        Chronology/Notes
                        Typescripts, edited
                        Research material
                        Correspondence
                        Typescript, final

            Adam Sharp Series by George Stanley

                        Royalty Statements

            Nancy Drew #75 by Carolyn Keene (George Stanley)

                        Manuscript
                        Typescripts
                        Notes
                        Synopsis
                        Drafts of first chapter

            Hardy Boys: One False Step by Franklin W. Dixon (George Stanley)

                        Typescripts
                        Cover proof
                        Notes

            Horse Story by George Stanley

                        Typescript
                        Synopsis

            Nancy Drew #12 by Carolyn Keene (George Stanley)

                        Typescripts
                        Cover proofs (3)

            Crazy Horse by George Stanley

                        Drafts

            Wild Horses by George Stanley

                        Royalty Statement

            “Rhubarb Revenge” in Child Life magazine, by George Stanley

                        Photocopy of complete story

            How Can I Go to College if I Can’t Even Pass 6th Grade?  By George          Stanley

                        Typescript, final
                        Correspondence

            Hardy Boys: Hidden Mountain, #186 by Franklin W. Dixon (George Stanley)

                        Contract
                        Typescript
                        Correspondence

            Hardy Boys: Secret of the Soldier’s Gold by George Stanley

                        Complete typescript (final)

            A Primary Source History of America’s Early Colonial Period, Vol. 1-8, by   George Stanley (in 4 large record center boxes)

                        Research
                        Typescripts
                        Drafts of preliminary chapters


Accession Number: 2005-186

Inclusive Dates: 2002-2006

Volume: 2.40 cu. ft.

Given By : George Edward Stanley

Copyright: This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).

Form of Material:

Pope John Paul II: Young Man of the Church by George E. Stanley; Aladdin Paperbacks, 2005.

Comic Book
Correspondence
Edited Typescripts (2)
Research Materials
Preliminary Sketches (2)
Notes
Editor’s Notes

 

Crazy Horse: Young War Chief by George E. Stanley, illustrated by Meryl Henderson; Aladdin Paperbacks, 2005.

Edited Typescripts (2)
Final Typescript
Correspondence
Bibliography
Photocopy of the Book
Research Materials
Proof/Galley

 

Leonardo da Vinci: Young Artist, Writer, and Inventor by George E. Stanley; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin Books, 2005.

                       
Edited Typescripts (4)
Final Typescript
Editor’s Notes/Corrections
Photocopy of the Book
Research Materials
Proof/Galley
Photocopy of article/book on Leonardo da Vinci

 

Nancy Drew #15: Framed by Carolyn Keene (George E. Stanley); Simon & Schuster/Aladdin Books, 2006.

                       
Edited Typescripts (3)
Early draft
Correspondence
Notes
Chapter Synopsis
Series Information

Nancy Drew #12: Stop the Clock by Carolyn Keene (George E. Stanley); Simon & Schuster/Aladdin Books, 2005.

                       
Correspondence
Chapter Synopsis
Edited Typescripts (2)
Final Typescript
Cover Proof

Dwight David Eisenhower by George E. Stanley; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin Books, 2006.

            Edited Typescripts (4)
            Final Typescript

 

Third Grade Detective Series by George E. Stanley
           

Teachers Guide
Cover Proofs (8)

 

Hardy Boys #189: One False Step by Franklin W. Dixon (George E. Stanley); Simon & Schuster/Aladdin Books, 2005.

Series Information
Contract
Correspondence
Chapter Synopsis
Cover Proof

 

Harry S. Truman: Thirty-Third President of the United States by George E. Stanley; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin Books, 2004.

            Cover Proof

 

Geronimo: Young Warrior by George E. Stanley; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin Books, 2001.

            Cover Proof

 

Mr. Rogers: Young Friend and Neighbor by George E. Stanley; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin Books, 2004.

            Cover Proofs (10)

Adam Sharpe #6: Code Word Kangaroo by George E. Stanley; Random House, 2004.

            Cover Proof

 

Adam Sharpe: Moose Master by George E. Stanley; Random House, 2004.

            Page Proof

 

Woodrow Wilson by George E. Stanley; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin Books (undated).

            Edited Typescripts (7)
            Final Typescript

 

Unpublished Materials:            

Klu Klux Klan Novel by George E. Stanley

                       
Synopsis            

The Mystery of Coldwater Creek by George E. Stanley

                       
Typescript            

Jessie James Gang by George E. Stanley

                       
Typescript
Correspondence

           

America Sings by George E. Stanley

                       
Research
Correspondence
Proposal

‘Candid Campus’

                       
Correspondence

“The Cockroach Years” by Judy C. Davidson

                       
Typescript
Correspondence

 

Miscellaneous:

Correspondence:
                        General Correspondence
                        Publisher Correspondence
                        Fan Mail/Cards
           

Honors/Awards

          Reviews

          Publicity
                        General Publicity
                        Publisher Publicity

          Contracts

Royalty Statements

           2004 Weekly Planner/Calendar   

Copyright Information

Newspaper Articles

Photographs

Business Cards

Inspirational Writers Alive Seminar, 2002

Simon and Schuster Publisher’s Catalogs, 2004-2005 (5)

Miscellaneous:           

           Bell’ Italio, 2004

           Arabic – Ft.  Still:

Correspondence
Newspaper Articles
           


Accession Number: 2006-242

Inclusive Dates: 1997-2007

Volume: 2.40 cu. ft.

Given By : George Edward Stanley

Copyright: This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).

Form of Material:

Box 1

George S. Patton by George Edward Stanley; Childhood of Famous Americans Series, Simon & Schuster, 2006.

Final typescript
Correspondence
Edited typescript (4)
Research
Notes
Chapter synopsis (4)
Preliminary typescript
Revised typescript (2)
Front/back matter typescript (Table of Contents, Further Reading, etc.)
Manuscript for Table of Contents

 

Boxes 2-3

Dwight D. Eisenhower: Young Military Leader by George Edward Stanley; Childhood of Famous Americans Series, Simon & Schuster, 2006.

            Revised typescript (5)
            Research
            Manuscript for Table of Contents
            Notes
            Chapter synopsis (2)
            Correspondence
            Edited typescript (3)
            Contract/agreement
            Contract/agreement, photocopy

 

Boxes 3-8

The Imperial Wizard’s Son by George Edward Stanley; Simon & Schuster, 2007.

            Correspondence
            Corrections/Revisions from publisher
            Final typescript
            Edited typescript (7)
            Research
            Notes
            Revised typescript (6)
            Chapter synopsis
            Preliminary chapter synopsis
            Contract/Agreement
            Summary
            Preliminary typescript

 

Box 8

Untitled book on Arabic script and by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Typescript of synopsis/proposal
            Manuscript of proposal

 

Untitled book on Swahili grammar by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

Correspondence
Typescript of synopsis/proposal
Manuscript of proposal

 

The Country Clubbers by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Summary

 

Untitled book on Eli Cohen by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Research

 

“Seymour Smith, Secret Weapon” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Notes
            Synopsis

 

Box 9

“Secret Service Cat” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Synopsis/story sketch
            Notes
            Summary
            Research

 

“Do Real Private Eyes Lie?” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

Preliminary typescript (chapters 1-4)
Notes
Correspondence
Synopsis

 

“Deep Cover” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Summary/synopsis

 

“Ms. Dingle’s Flying Classroom” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Synopsis
            Correspondence

 

“I’m Going to Have a Father by the End of 6th Grade…If it Kills Me!” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

           
Preliminary typescript (chapters 1-2)
Preliminary typescript, edited (2)
Outline/summary
Outline/summary, edited
Notes

“Horse Farm” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Notes
            Correspondence
            Proposal

 

“Space Ship to Mars” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Proposal

 

“Mystery School” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Proposal

 

“Who Are You, Liselotte Jones?” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)
           

Notes

 

“My Daddy Robs Banks” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

Notes

 

“Peanut League” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Notes
            Research

 

“The Steubens from Anaheim” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Proposal
            Correspondence
            Notes

 

“Slumber Parties” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

Notes
Correspondence
Proposal

 

“Hearts and Flowers” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Proposal

 

“Trails West” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Proposal

 

“Victoria’s House” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Proposal
            Notes

 

“Is That Any Reason to Kill Me?” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Proposal

 

“Blood Sport” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Notes
            Correspondence
            Synopsis/summary (2)

 

“The Computers are Alive” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Preliminary typescript (ch. 1)
            Preliminary typescript, edited (ch. 2)
            Notes

 

“The Stuffed Animals are Alive” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

Proposal (draft)

 

“Pet Store Boy: The Boy Who Didn’t Like Pets” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Notes
            Preliminary typescript (ch. 1)

 

“When the Dark Needs Come” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Notes
            Research

 

“Murder Goose” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Notes

 

“Tears are a 5th Grade Trick” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Notes

 

“My Mother is Not My Mother” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Story sketch/notes on plot

 

“Future Changer/The Skeleton’s Letter” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Proposal
            Summary/synopsis
            Notes

 

“Hollis McAlister vs. the Earthquake Monsters” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Proposal
            Edited typescript (3)
            Story sketch/notes

 

“Ghost Talker” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Research
            Synopsis

 

“Franklin Delano Roosevelt” by George Edward Stanley; Childhood of Famous Americans Series (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Research

 

“Because of Adolf Eichmann” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Research
            Notes

 

Untitled book on aviation by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Research

 

Untitled book on warriors by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Research
            Synopsis (5)

 

Box 10

Nancy Drew #173: Danger on the Great Lakes by Carolyn Keene (George Edward Stanley); Simon & Schuster, 2003.

            Correspondence
            Proposal
            Research
            Story ideas/notes
            Summary/proposal

 

Nancy Drew #15: Framed by Carolyn Keene (George Edward Stanley); Simon & Schuster, 2006.

            Contract/agreement
             Synopsis

 

Nancy Drew #12: Stop the Clock by Carolyn Keene (George Edward Stanley); Simon & Schuster, 2005.

            Contract/agreement
            Contract/agreement, photocopy (2)

 

“Nancy Drew and the Secret of the Skeleton’s Letter/Hardy Boys and the Skeleton’s Letter” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Proposal w/corrections
            Revised proposal (2)
            Synopsis (2)
            Correspondence

 

“Nancy Drew Notebooks: The Whispering Water Fountain” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Proposal
            Preliminary typescript (ch. 1)
            Notes
            Research

 

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew: The Circus Scare by George Edward Stanley; Simon & Schuster, 2007.
 
            Edited typescript (2)
            Correspondence
            Notes (2)
            Preliminary summary, edited
            Preliminary summary
            Edited summary

 

“The Hardy Boys: Living with Blue People/Desert Danger/Sahara Oil” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

Notes
Preliminary summary
Preliminary summary, edited
Proposal/summary (4)
Edited proposal/summary
Synopsis/story sketch
Correspondence
Research

 

Box 11

Snake Camp by George Edward Stanley; Golden Books, 2000.

            Story sketch
            Notes
            Color cover proof (3)

 

The Vampire Kittens of Count Dracula by George Edward Stanley; Scaredy Cats Series, Simon & Schuster, 1997.

Proposal (2) 
Edited proposal
Correspondence
Story sketch
Notes

 

Katie Lynn Cookie Company series by George Edward Stanley

            Correspondence
            Preliminary typescript
            Preliminary typescript, revised
            Synopsis

 

“Saving My Ghost Sister’s Reputation” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)
           
            Correspondence
            Outline/story sketch

 

“Along the Tarantula Trail” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Edited typescript
            Story sketch
            Notes

 

“Betsy Street, Mystery Writer: The Radio City Music Hall Mystery” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

Correspondence
Preliminary typescript
Manuscript
Story sketch

 

“The Kids in Charge” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Series proposal
            Story sketch

 

“Animal Hospital” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Series/story proposal
            Correspondence

 

“The Grandmother Ghost” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Edited typescript
            Notes
            Proposal

 

“Amanda Nelson and the Microscope Mysteries: A Police Procedural” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Complete typescript (final?)

 

“Murder by the Book” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Story sketch
            Proposal

 

“Animuters” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Research
            Correspondence
            Proposal
            Story sketch
            Notes

 

“Mystery of the Screaming Coyote” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Proposal
            Notes
            Preliminary typescript

 

“Casebook of a Psychic Detective” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Notes

 

“Truth and Reconciliation” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Research
            Synopsis (10)
            Edited typescript (ch. 1)
            Notes

 

Survival series by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Proposal
            Research

 

Box 12

“The Dog Who Collected Baseball Cards” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Preliminary typescript
            Edited typescript

 

“Medical Mysteries” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Preliminary typescript
            Edited typescript
            Outline (2)
            Outline, edited (2)
            Notes

 

The European Settlement of North America (1492-1754), A Primary Source History of the United States, Volume 1, edited by George Edward Stanley; Gareth-Stevens, 2005.

            Correspondence
            Reviews
            Contract/Agreement

 

Leonardo da Vinci: Young Artist, Writer, and Inventor by George Edward Stanley; Childhood of World Figures Series, Simon and Schuster, 2005.

            Publicity
            Reviews
           

Pope John Paul II: Young Man of the Church by George Edward Stanley; Childhood of World Figures Series, Simon and Schuster, 2005.

            Review
            Contract/Agreement

 

Mr. Rogers: Young Friend and Neighbor by George Edward Stanley; Childhood of Famous Americans Series, Simon and Schuster, 2004.

            Cover proof, color (2)

 

Crazy Horse: Young War Chief by George Edward Stanley; Childhood of Famous Americans Series, Simon and Schuster, 2005.

            Cover proof, color
            Reviews
            Correspondence

 

Adam Sharp #2: London Calling by George Edward Stanley; Random House, 2002.

            Royalty Statements (3)

 

Adam Sharp #4: Operation Spy School by George Edward Stanley; Random House, 2003.

            Cover proof, color photocopy (2)
            Royalty Statements (2)

 

Adam Sharp #3: Swimming with Sharks by George Edward Stanley; Random House, 2003.

            Cover proof, color photocopy (2)
            Royalty Statements (2)

Adam Sharp #6: Codeword Kangaroo by George Edward Stanley; Random House, 2004.

            Cover proof, color (4)
            Royalty statements (2)
            Correspondence

 

Adam Sharp #5: Moose Master by George Edward Stanley; Random House, 2004.

            Royalty Statements (2)
            Correspondence

 

Third Grade Detectives #9: The Case of the Sweaty Bank Robber by George Edward Stanley; Simon & Schuster, 2004.

            Cover proof, color (2)
            Correspondence

 

Third Grade Detectives #1: Puzzle of the Pretty Pink Handkerchief/Third Grade Detectives #2: Clue of the Left-Handed Envelope by George Edward Stanley; Simon & Schuster, 2000. (Flip-Book)

            Cover proof, color (2)
            Correspondence
            Publicity packet/handouts

 

Box 13

The Mystery of the Missing Lions by George Edward Stanley; Scholastic (2007?)

            Cover proof, photocopy (2)
            Page proof, photocopy
            Correspondence
            Contract/Agreement
            Typescripts, edited & revised (16)
            Research
            Notes

 

Untitled book on the American Revolution by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

Correspondence
Typescript
Research
Notes
Outline
Synopsis/sample chapters

Box 14

“Pioneers of the American West” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)
           

Proposal (7)
Research
Outline (8)
Notes
Correspondence

 

“Summer’s Ghost/Lost and Found” by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Preliminary typescript
            Synopsis
            Notes
            Story sketch
            Research
            Edited summary
            Edited typescript (3)
            Revised typescript (2)

 

Boxes 14-15

Publisher Correspondence

General Correspondence

Personal Correspondence

Fan Mail

Royalty Statements

Biographical Materials

Calendar/Yearly Planner

Materials from Book Signings/School Visits


Accession Number: 2007-225

Inclusive Dates: 2000-2008

Volume: 7.00 cu. ft.

Given By : George Edward Stanley

Copyright: This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).

Form of Material:

Boxes 1-5

Davy Crockett: A Legend in His Time by George E. Stanley; Sterling Publishing Co., 2008.

            Contract/publishing agreement
            Correspondence
            Research
            Outline
            Front & back matter (glossary, timeline, etc.)
            Early drafts of chapters
            Edited and revised typescripts (15)
            List of proposed art
            Color photocopies/scans of proposed art
            Typescript w/inserted art
            Final typescript (3)
            1st proof, photocopy
           

Boxes 6-8

A History of Espionage [formerly titled “American Spies” and “IM 10”] by George E. Stanley; Sterling Publishing Co., 2008.

Correspondence
Research
Preliminary notes
Outline/synopsis
Early proposal w/research
Early drafts of chapters
Edited and revised typescripts (7)
“Sidebar” text

 

Box 8

George S. Patton: War Hero by George E. Stanley; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin Books, 2007.

            Correspondence
            Edited and revised typescripts (2)

 

Snake Camp by George Edward Stanley; Random House, 2000.

Remainder statement

 

Adam Sharp: Operation Spy School by George Edward Stanley; Random House, 2003.

Remainder statement

 

A Primary Source History of the United States [Series] by George Edward Stanley; Gareth-Stevens, 2005.

            Correspondence                                                                                                        
            Review

 

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #16: Thanksgiving Thief by Carolyn Keene (George E. Stanley); Simon & Schuster, 2008.

            Correspondence
            Complete typescript, edited (3)
            Partial typescript, edited

Leonardo Da Vinci: Young Artist, Writer, and Inventor by George E. Stanley; Simon & Schuster, 2005.

            Contract (2)

 

Crazy Horse: Young War Chief by George E. Stanley; Simon & Schuster, 2005.

            Contract (2)

 

Mr. Rogers: Young Friend & Neighbor by George E. Stanley; Simon & Schuster, 2004.

            Contract

 

Box 9

Frederick Douglass: Abolitionist Hero by George E. Stanley; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin Books, 2008.

            Chapter synopsis
            Edited and revised typescripts (5)
            Draft of glossary

 

Box 10

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #7: The Circus Scare; Simon & Schuster, 2007.

            Contract/publisher’s agreement
            Correspondence
            Research
            Story ideas
            Chapter synopsis
            Text for activity sheet
            Edited typescript
           

The Imperial Wizard’s Son by George E. Stanley; Simon & Schuster, 2009.

            Correspondence
            Research
            List of corrections for early draft
            Edited typescript (2)

 

Sitting Bull by George E. Stanley; Simon & Schuster (publication date unknown)

            Outline (3)
            Outline, corrected w/editor’s notes

Third Grade Detectives: The Case of the Dirty Clue by George E. Stanley; Simon & Schuster, 2003.

            Contract/publisher’s agreement
            Correspondence
            Review

 

Dwight D. Eisenhower: Young Military Leader by George E. Stanley; Simon & Schuster, 2006.

            Publicity/ordering information

 

Box 11

Pope John Paul II: Young Man of the Church by George E. Stanley; Simon & Schuster, 2006.

            Publicity/ordering information

 

Wild Horses: A Stepping Stone Book by George E. Stanley; Random House, 2007.

            Publicity/ordering information

 

Nancy Drew #173: Danger on the Great Lakes by Carolyn Keene (George E. Stanley); Simon & Schuster, 2003.

            Correspondence

 

The Hardy Boys #189: One False Step by Franklin W. Dixon (George E. Stanley); Simon & Schuster, 2005.
           
            Contract

 

In Search of Medical Mysteries by George Edward Stanley; Sterling, 2009.

            Correspondence
            Royalty Statements

 

“Mystery of the Missing Lion” by George E. Stanley; Scholastic (unpublished?)

            Contract (2)
            Correspondence
            Proposal/synopsis

 

“Hardy Boys: Undercover Brothers: Sahara Oil!” by Franklin W. Dixon (George E. Stanley); Simon & Schuster (unpublished)

            Story synopsis
            Research

 

“Tarzan is My Brother” by George E. Stanley (unpublished)

            Proposal/synopsis
            Notes
            Research

 

“Dead Bugs Talk” by George E. Stanley (unpublished)

            Proposal/synopsis
            Notes

 

“History Changers” by George E. Stanley (unpublished)

            Proposal/synopsis
            Research
            Correspondence

 

“My Last Winter in St. Petersburg” by George E. Stanley (unpublished)

            Proposal/synopsis
            Research
            Notes
            Correspondence

 

“A History of the Kings and Queens of Africa” by George E. Stanley (unpublished)

            Proposal/synopsis
            Research
            Correspondence

 

Box 12
           
“The Dog Who Collected Baseball Cards” by George E. Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Synopsis
            Typescript

 

   “Psycho Cat” by George E. Stanley (unpublished)

Proposal/synopsis
Correspondence
                       

“Living with the Blue People” by George E. Stanley (unpublished)

            Proposal/synopsis

 

“America at War” by George E. Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Proposal/synopsis
            Research
            Notes

 

“Hiro Kone: Indian Detective” by George E. Stanley (unpublished)

            Proposal/synopsis
            Research
            Correspondence

“Ahoy!” (book/series) by George E. Stanley (unpublished)

            Proposal/synopsis
            Research
            Correspondence

 

Untitled book on Swahili grammar by George Edward Stanley (unpublished)

            Correspondence
            Research

 

Box 13-14

Personal correspondence

Fan mail

Publisher correspondence:

Susan Cohen, Writer’s House/ Ellen Krieger, Simon & Schuster (2003-2006)
Jennifer Dussling-Arena, Random House (2003-2005)
Jennifer Klonsky, Simon & Schuster (2004)

 

Box 14-15

Royalty Statements:

            Sterling (2007)
            HarperCollins (2006)
            Random House (2003-2007)
            Simon & Schuster (2004-2007)

 

Box 15

Various storylines, research, etc. for proposed children’s books

Article about George Stanley

Appointment Book for 2006

 

Box 16

Oversize items


Accession Number: 2008-141

Inclusive Dates: 2003-2009

Volume: 15.35 cu. ft.

Given By : George Edward Stanley

Copyright: This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).

Form of Material:

Sitting Bull: A Biography by George Edward Stanley; Sterling Publishing Co., 2009.

                        Typescript drafts (14)
                        Incomplete typescript drafts (2)
                        Typescript for “sidebar information”
                        Notes
                        Publisher correspondence
                        Outline (3)
                        Research

 

Coretta Scott King: First Lady of Civil Rights by George Edward Stanley; Simon & Schuster, 2009.

                        Contracts (2)
                        Publisher correspondence
                        Typescript drafts (8)
                        Incomplete typescript draft
                        Synopsis
                        Research

 

            George S. Patton: War Hero by George Edward Stanley; Simon & Schuster, 2007.

                        Contracts (2)

 

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew: Thanksgiving Thief by Carolyn Keene [George Stanley]; Simon & Schuster, 2008.

            Typescript drafts (6)
            Publisher correspondence
            Research
            Notes

 

Frederick Douglass: Abolitionist Hero by George Edward Stanley; Simon & Schuster, 2008.

            Book cover
            Typescript drafts (4)
            Research
            Publisher correspondence
            Contract
            Synopsis

 

Dwight D. Eisenhower: Young Military Leader by George Edward Stanley; Simon & Schuster, 2006.
Book cover

 

Medical Mysteries by George Edward Stanley; Sterling Publishing Co., 2009.

            Typescript drafts, incomplete (7)
            Typescript drafts (5)
            Research
            Publisher correspondence
            Outline (4)
            Notes
            Contract (2)

 

Mr. Rogers by George Edward Stanley; Simon & Schuster, 2004.

            Photocopied page proofs, complete set

 

A History of Espionage by George Edward Stanley; Sterling Publishing Co., 2009.

            Outline/notes
            Research

 

Adam Sharp: Operation Spy School by George Edward Stanley; Random House, 2003.

            Edited layout w/pencil sketches, photocopy
            Edited page proofs, photocopy
            Storyboard, photocopy

 

Adam Sharp: Moose Master by George Edward Stanley; Random House, 2004.

            Edited typescript, photocopy

 

The Imperial Wizard’s Son by George Edward Stanley; Simon & Schuster, 2009.

            Synopsis
            Publisher correspondence

 

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew: The Circus Scare by Carolyn Keene [George Edward Stanley]; Simon & Schuster, 2007.

            Book cover (2)
            Synopsis (2)

Davy Crockett: Frontier Legend by George Edward Stanley; Sterling Publishing Co., 2008.

            Outline (4)
            Publisher correspondence
            Research

 

“My Last Winter in St. Petersburg” by George Edward Stanley [currently unpublished]

            Synopsis
            Research

 

“Edward Kennedy” [COFA Series] by George Edward Stanley [currently unpublished]

            Synopsis (2)

 

“Rocket Derby”/”Night Lights of Neptune” by George Stanley [currently unpublished]

            Typescript drafts
            Research
            Publisher correspondence
            Notes

 

“Finding Samuel” by George Stanley [currently unpublished]

            Typescript draft

 

“Dreams of N’Djamena” by George Stanley [currently unpublished]

            Typescript drafts (2)
            Correspondence
            Synopsis (7)
            Research

 

“The Secret Space Ship Rescue” by George Stanley [currently unpublished]

            Typescript draft

 

“The Autobiography of a Bad Poet’s Son” by George Stanley [currently unpublished]

            Typescript drafts (9)
            Typescript draft, incomplete
            Synopsis (7)
            Publisher correspondence

Miscellaneous:
           
            General  correspondence

            Fan mail

            Publisher correspondence

            Biographical material

            Publicity/book signing information

            Royalty statements

            Appointment book (2007-08)

            Award/plaque

            Materials from speaking engagements

            Curriculum sheets/discussion guides

            Articles by George Stanley re: writing for children


Accession Number: 2009-181

Inclusive Dates: 1986-2009

Volume: 5.00 cu. ft.

Given By : George Edward Stanley

Copyright: This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).

Form of Material:

Night Fires: A Novel by George Edward Stanley; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2009.

Publisher correspondence
Correspondence
Disclaimer
Editor’s notes/corrections
Edited typescript [3]
Reviews
Publicity
Contract
Print-outs of cover
1st proof [2]
Computer disk [9]

 

George S. Patton: War Hero by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Meryl Henderson; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2007.

Publishing/ordering information [publisher catalog]
Computer disk [4]

 

Frederick Douglass: Abolitionist Hero by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Meryl Henderson; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2008.

Publishing/ordering information [publisher catalog]
Computer disk

 

Sitting Bull: Great Sioux Hero by George Edward Stanley; Sterling Publishers, 2010.

Publisher correspondence
Captions for art [8]
Research
Edited typescript [4]
Notes
Final typescript [2]
Typescript [2]
1st proof
Contract [2]
Art log [2]
Sample/proposed art

 

Coretta Scott King: First Lady of Civil Rights by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Meryl Henderson; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2008.

Chapter synopsis
Publisher correspondence

 

Ted Kennedy: The American Prince by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Meryl Henderson; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2010.

Chapter synopsis [7]
Preliminary versions of typescript, separated by chapter [2]
Edited typescript
Publisher correspondence
Contract
Research

 

The New Republic (1763-1815) by George Edward Stanley; World Almanac, 2005.

Review

 

Davy Crockett: Frontier Legend by George Edward Stanley; Sterling Publishers, 2008.

Publisher correspondence
General correspondence
Computer disk

 

Pope John Paul II: Young Man of the Church by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Meryl Henderson; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2005.

Computer disk [2]

 

Geronimo: Young Warrior by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Meryl Henderson, Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2001.

Computer disk [2]

 

Andrew Jackson: Young Patriot by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Meryl Henderson; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2003.

Computer disk [2]

 

Hardy Boys #178: The Mystery of the Black Rhino by Franklin W. Dixon [George Stanley]; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2003.

Computer disk [2]

 

Hardy Boys #177: The Case of the Psychic’s Vision by Franklin W. Dixon [George Stanley]; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2003.

Computer disk [2]

 

The New Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley: The Case of the Tattooed Cat by Heather Alexander [George Stanley]; Harper Entertainment, 2003.

Computer disk [2]

 

Adam Sharp: Operation Spy School by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Guy Francis; Random House, 2003.

Computer disk [5]

 

The Third Grade Detectives: The Case of the Dirty Clue by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Sal Murdocca; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2003.

Computer disk [2]

 

The Third Grade Detectives: Secret of the Wooden Witness by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Sal Murdocca; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2003.

Computer disk [2]

 

The Third Grade Detectives: The Riddle of the Stolen Sand by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Sal Murdocca; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2003.

Computer disk [2]

 

The Third Grade Detectives: The Secret of the Green Skin by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Sal Murdocca; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2003.

Computer disk [4]

 

Nancy Drew & the Clue Crew: Designed For Disaster by Carolyn Keene [George Stanley]; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2010.

Galleys
Summary/synopsis [11]
Notes
Series information
Preliminary typescripts [separated by chapter]
Typescript [4]
 

Nancy Drew #155: Mystery in Tornado Alley by Carolyn Keene [George Stanley]; Simon & Schuster/Pocket Books, 2000.

Photocopy of paperback cover [2]
Photocopy of miscellaneous published pages

 

Nancy Drew & the Clue Crew: The Circus Scare by Carolyn Keene [George Stanley]; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2007.

Typescript
Publicity

 

Nancy Drew & the Clue Crew: Thanksgiving Thief by Carolyn Keene [George Stanley]; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2008.

Publisher correspondence
Chapter synopsis
Typescript

 

The Third Grade Detectives: The Mystery of the Stolen Statue by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Sal Murdocca; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2005.

Publisher correspondence

 

Road to Reading: Ghost Horse by George Edward Stanley; Golden Books, 2000.

Paperback book cover [2]
Photocopy of book cover [2]
Publisher correspondence

 

Hershell Cobwell and the Miraculous Tattoo by George Edward Stanley; Avon/Camelot, 1991.

Photocopy of paperback cover [3]
Paperback cover [framed]

 

Road to Reading: Snake Camp by George Edward Stanley; Golden Books, 2000.

Photocopy of book cover [3]

 

The Crime Lab by George Edward Stanley; Avon/Camelot Books, 1985.


Photocopy of paperback cover [2]
Paperback cover [framed]

 

The Case of the Clever Marathon Cheat by M. Masters [George Stanley]; Meadowbrook Books/Simon & Schuster, 1985.

Photocopy of paperback cover [2]

 

Writing Short Stories For Young People by George Edward Stanley; Writer’s Digest Books, 1987.

Book cover [framed]

 

The Codebreaker Kids by George Edward Stanley; Avon/Camelot Books, 1987.

Paperback cover [framed]

 

The Mexican Tamale Mystery by George Edward Stanley; Avon/Camelot Books, 1988.

Paperback cover [framed]

 

The Codebreaker Kids Return by George Edward Stanley; Avon/Camelot Books, 1989.

Paperback cover [framed]

 

The Ukrainian Egg Mystery by George Edward Stanley; Avon/Camelot Books, 1986.

Paperback cover [framed]

 

Italian Spaghetti Mystery by George Edward Stanley; Avon/Camelot Books, 1987.

Paperback cover [framed]

 

Mysteries Unwrapped: Medical Marvels by George Edward Stanley; Sterling Publishing, 2010.

Publisher correspondence
Contract
Research
Computer disk [2]
Proof
Outline [2]
Bibliography [3]
Preliminary typescript separated by chapter [3]
Introduction
Notes
Typescript [6]

 

Nancy Drew & the Clue Crew: Camp Creepy by Carolyn Keene [George Stanley]; Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2009.

Summary/synopsis [11]
Research
Handwritten notes
Publisher correspondence
Typescript [4]
Photocopied pages from published book

 

“History of Espionage” by George Edward Stanley [unpublished]

Publisher correspondence
Contract

 

“Rocket School”/”Planet School” by George Edward Stanley [unpublished]

Research
Proposal
Publisher correspondence

 

“Footbasket”/”Lenny Bodine, Footbasket Champion” by George Edward Stanley [unpublished]

Synopsis [4]
Summary

 

“The Oil Wrestler” by George Edward Stanley [unpublished]

Synopsis/summary [3]
Research
Publisher correspondence

 

“I Want to be Mexican!” by George Edward Stanley [unpublished]

Synopsis/summary [9]
Handwritten notes
Research
Publisher correspondence


“Aunt Bea, the Commies, and Me!” by George Edward Stanley [unpublished]

Synopsis/summary [14]
Handwritten notes
Publisher correspondence

 

“Solo” by George Edward Stanley [unpublished]

Publisher correspondence
Series information
Research
Notes
Typescript of sample chapter [5]

 

Untitled story re: Cherokee sisters by George Edward Stanley [unpublished]

Publisher correspondence
Research

 

Computer disks:

“Psycho Cat” [2]
“MI10”
“Big Bubba/AS #2” [2]
“Spy Fish” [2]
“Truth and Reconciliation” [2]
“Heroes/Villains” [2]
“RTW: Oceans”
“RTW: Mile 3”
“Texas Tech Story”
“Scholastic Animal”
“Serial & Scholastic”
“Lost & Found”
“Chad”
“BPVP History Titles”
“Nightlight”
“Nancy Drew” [3]
“Mom’s Letters”
Unlabeled disk

 

Photocopies of various published stories by George Stanley

Royalty statements

General research

Publisher information

Fan mail

Publisher correspondence

General correspondence

Biographical information

Conference materials

Appointment books [1996-98; 2008-09]


Accession Number: 2010-245

Inclusive Dates: 1985-2010

Volume: 3.85 cu. ft.

Given By : George Edward Stanley

Copyright: This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).

Form of Material:

The Hardy Boys Secret Files #7: The Disappearing Dog by Franklin W. Dixon [George E. Stanley]; Simon & Schuster, 2011.

Publisher correspondence
Handwritten notes
Typescript drafts [12]
Chapter summary/synopsis [3]
Research for series
Storyline possibilities

 

The Hardy Boys Secret Files #8: Secret From the Sky by Franklin W. Dixon [George E. Stanley]; Simon & Schuster, 2011.

Chapter summary/synopsis [5]
Handwritten notes
Incomplete typescript drafts [miscellaneous chapters]

 

The Hardy Boys Secret Files #1: Trouble At the Arcade by Franklin W. Dixon; Simon & Schuster, 2010.

Photocopy of published book [2]

 

The Hardy Boys Secret Files #2: The Missing Mitt by Franklin W. Dixon; Simon & Schuster, 2011.

Photocopy of published book [2]

 

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #29: Designed For Disaster by Carolyn Keene [George E. Stanley], illustrated by Macky Parmintuan; Simon & Schuster, 2011.

Typescript drafts [14]
Incomplete typescript drafts [miscellaneous chapters]
Contract
Chapter summary/synopsis
Publisher correspondence
Activity information

 

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #7: The Circus Scare by Carolyn Keene [George E. Stanley], illustrated by Macky Parmintuan; Simon & Schuster, 2007.

Paperback book cover

 

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #26: Camp Creepy by Carolyn Keene [George E. Stanley], illustrated by Macky Parmintuan; Simon & Schuster, 2010.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover [4]

 

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #16: Thanksgiving Thief by Carolyn Keene [George E. Stanley], illustrated by Macky Parmintuan; Simon & Schuster, 2008.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

Nancy Drew #155: The Mystery in Tornado Alley by Carolyn Keene [George E. Stanley]; Aladdin/Simon & Schuster, 2000.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

Night Fires by George Edward Stanley; Aladdin/Simon & Schuster, 2009.

Award information
Publicity
Reviews
Publisher correspondence
Publication information [publisher catalog]

 

Ted Kennedy: The American Prince [Childhood of Famous Americans Series] by George Edward Stanley; Aladdin/Simon & Schuster, 2010.

Research
Publisher correspondence
Photocopy/print-out of book cover
Contract
Handwritten notes
Typescript [final?]

 

Sitting Bull: A Biography by George Stanley; Sterling Publishing Company, 2010.

Publication information
Photocopy/print-out of book cover [4]
Edited typescript
Computer disk

 

Frederick Douglass: Abolitionist Hero [Childhood of Famous Americans Series] by George Stanley; Aladdin/Simon & Schuster, 2008.

Publication information [publisher catalog]
Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

George S. Patton: War Hero [Childhood of Famous Americans Series] by George Stanley; Aladdin/Simon & Schuster, 2007.

Paperback book cover

 

Wild Horses [Road to Reading Series] by George Stanley; Golden Books, 2001.

Paperback book cover

 

Adam Sharp #5: Moose Master by George E. Stanley; Random House, 2004.

Typescript [2]
Publisher correspondence

 

Adam Sharp #6: Codeword Kangaroo by George E. Stanley; Random House, 2004.

Edited dummy pages [text only]

Adam Sharp #3: Swimming with Sharks by George E. Stanley; Random House, 2003.

Typescript
Publisher correspondence
Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

Third Grade Detectives #10: The Mystery of the Stolen Statue by George E. Stanley; Random House, 2005.

First proof [photocopy]

 

Mysteries Unwrapped: Medical Marvels by George E. Stanley, illustrated by Josh Cochran; Sterling Publishing Co., 2010.

Publication information
Photocopy/print-out of book cover [2]

 

Geronimo: Young Warrior [Childhood of Famous Americans Series] by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Meryl Henderson; Aladdin/Simon & Schuster, 2001.

Photocopy of book cover [2]

 

Crazy Horse: Young War Chief [Childhood of Famous Americans Series] by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Meryl Henderson; Aladdin/Simon & Schuster, 2005.

Photocopy of book cover
Publication information [3]

 

A Primary Source History of the United States, Volume 4: The Era of Reconstruction and Expansion (1865-1900) by George E. Stanley; Gareth-Stevens, 2005.

Photocopy of book covers [front & back]
Photocopy of various pages from published book

 

Writing Short Stories for Young People by George Edward Stanley; Writer’s Digest Books, 1987.

Photocopy of front book cover [2]
Photocopy of back book cover

 

Hershell Cobwell and the Miraculous Tattoo by George Edward Stanley; Avon Books, 1991.

Publication information
Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

Davy Crockett: Frontier Hero by George Edward Stanley; Sterling Publishing Co., 2008.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

The Crime Lab by George Edward Stanley; Avon/Camelot, 1985.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

The Case of the Clever Marathon Cheat by M. Masters [George E. Stanley]; Meadowbrook Books/Simon & Schuster, 1985.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

The Codebreaker Kids by George Edward Stanley; Avon/Camelot, 1987.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

The Ukrainian Egg Mystery by George Edward Stanley; Avon/Camelot, 1986.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

The Katie Lynn Cookie Company #3: The Battle of the Bakers by G. E. Stanley; Stepping Stone Books/Random House, 2000.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

Rats in the Attic: And Other Stories to Make Your Skin Crawl by G. E. Stanley; Avon/Flare, 1985.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

Spinetinglers #2: Billy Baker’s Dog Won’t Stay Buried! by M.T. Coffin [George E. Stanley]; Avon/Camelot, 1995.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

Road to Reading Series Mile 5: Ghost Horse by George Edward Stanley; Golden Books, 2000.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover [two versions]

 

Road to Reading Series Mile 4: Snake Camp by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Jared Lee; Golden Books, 2000.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

Scaredy Cats: The Day the Ants Got Really Mad by G.E. Stanley, illustrated by Sal Murdocca; Aladdin/Simon & Schuster, 1996.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

Adam Sharp #2: London Calling by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Guy Francis; Stepping Stone Books/Random House, 2002.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

Adam Sharp #4: Operation Spy School by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Guy Francis; Stepping Stone Books/Random House, 2003.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

Third Grade Detectives #1: The Clue of the Left-Handed Envelope by George E. Stanley, illustrated by Salvatore Murdocca; Aladdin/Simon & Schuster, 2000.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

Third Grade Detectives #2: The Puzzle of the Pretty Pink Handkerchief by George E. Stanley, illustrated by Salvatore Murdocca; Aladdin/Simon & Shuster, 2000.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

Third Grade Detectives #3: The Mystery of the Hairy Tomatoes by George E. Stanley, illustrated by Salvatore Murdocca; Aladdin/Simon & Schuster, 2001.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

 Third Grade Detectives #4: The Cobweb Confession by George E. Stanley, illustrated by Salvatore Murdocca; Aladdin/Simon & Schuster, 2001.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

Third Grade Detectives #5: The Riddle of the Stolen Sand by George E. Stanley, illustrated by Salvatore Murdocca; Aladdin/Simon & Schuster, 2003.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

Third Grade Detectives #6: The Secret of the Green Skin by George E. Stanley, illustrated by Salvatore Murdocca; Aladdin/Simon & Schuster, 2003.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

Third Grade Detectives #9: The Case of the Sweaty Bank Robber by George E. Stanley, illustrated by Salvatore Murdocca; Aladdin/Simon & Schuster, 2004.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover

 

Mini-Mysteries by George Edward Stanley, illustrated by Arthur Wallower; Youth Publications/The Saturday Evening Post Co.,1979.

Photocopy/print-out of book cover
Photocopy of various pages from published source

 

“The Last Speakers of Oubykh” by Stuart Symons [George E. Stanley] in Espionage (November 1985).

Photocopy/print-out of book cover
Photocopy of various pages from published source

 

“Kids Really Do Love A Mystery” by George Edward Stanley in The 3rd Degree: Official Newsletter of the Mystery Writers of America (October 2003).

Article in published source

 

“Three Easy Steps to Writing A Children’s Short Story” by George Edward Stanley in Writer’s Digest (January 1995).

Photocopy of article

 

“In the Middle of the Night” by George Edward Stanley in Highlights For Children (May 1991).

Photocopy of article

 

“The Cut-And-Paste Method” by George Edward Stanley in The Writer (August 1990).

Photocopy of article

 

Unpublished:

“Robot Elephants of Addo” by George E. Stanley

Handwritten notes
Research
Publisher correspondence
Chapter summary/synopsis
Incomplete typescript drafts [miscellaneous chapters]

 

”The Dreams of N’Djamena” by George E. Stanley

Typescript
Research

 

Untitled book on children and war by George E. Stanley

Publisher correspondence
Research
Outline

 

“The Laundress” by George E. Stanley

Chapter summary/synopsis
Research
Publisher correspondence

 

“Smart Alec and the Secret Rocket Ship to Mars” by George E. Stanley

Chapter summary/synopsis [11]

 

“Oppenheimer Stole My Physics Notes” by George E. Stanley

Chapter summary/synopsis [9]
Handwritten notes

 

“Aunt Bea, the Dirty Commies, & Me!” by George E. Stanley

Handwritten notes
Incomplete typescript drafts [miscellaneous chapters]

 

“The Ghost Who Did My Homework” by George E. Stanley

Chapter summary/synopsis [13]
Handwritten notes
Research

 

“Joe’s Boy” by George E. Stanley

Publisher correspondence
Notes
Research
Incomplete typescript drafts [miscellaneous chapters]

 

“The Birthday Present” by G. E. Stanley

Typescript

 

“Don’t You Lie To Me!” by George E. Stanley

Outline [2]
Publisher correspondence
Research

 

“Schwarze (The Black German Girl)” by George E. Stanley

Chapter summary/synopsis [3]
Research
Handwritten notes

 

“Johnny Buckle – Professional Football Owner” by George E. Stanley

Chapter summary/synopsis [2]
Research

 

“Psychic Detectives” by George E. Stanley

Outline
Research
Handwritten notes

 

“The Heart of the Bomb” by George E. Stanley

Chapter summary/synopsis
Handwritten notes
Research

 

“History of Espionage”/”Undercover: The Secret History of Spies” by George E. Stanley

Publisher correspondence
Typescript

 

“North Shore Willis” by George E. Stanley

Chapter summary/synopsis
Incomplete typescript drafts [miscellaneous chapters]

 

Untitled works/miscellaneous story ideas by George E. Stanley

 

Miscellaneous:

Biographical information:

Articles re: George E. Stanley
Biographical sketches
Bibliographies
Award information

Date book/yearly planner (2009-2010)

Correspondence:

Publisher correspondence
Personal correspondence
Fan mail

Royalty statements

Conference/workshop materials

 

 


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