Title: Conover Family Collection of Children's Books
Inclusive Dates: 1855-1911

Creator:

• Conover family, collector

Call Number: PH 2570

Quantity: 0.8 cubic feet (1 archives box and 1 flat box)

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

See the catalog entry for information on possible additional materials and shelf locations.

Abstract:

Children's books and magazines, 1855-1911, 22 titles presented as gifts to members of the Conover family in the late 19th century and early 20th century, including a handwritten and illustrated tale, “The Story of the Squash.” One title is in French; German is included in another.

Language: English, French, German

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Acquisition Information

Presented by the estate of Mrs. F.K. Conover, 1963.

PH 2570 Box   1 Folder   1	ABC of Animals, 1894
Box   1 Folder   2	Adventures of a Horse, circa 1861
Box   1 Folder   3	Belle au Bois Dormant
Box   1 Folder   4	Birds and Beasts
Box   1 Folder   5	Buffalo Bill's Wild West Congress of Rough Riders of the World
Box   1 Folder   6	Child's Own Album: Lovely Scenes of American Life, John Weik
Box   1 Folder   7	Cock Robin, circa 1893
Box   1 Folder   8	Dandy Chair, circa 1894
Box   1 Folder   9	Donkey Days, circa 1897
Box   2 Folder   1	Fire Department Pictures, 1911
Box   1 Folder   10	Frog Would a-Wooing Go, 1893
Box   1 Folder   11	Funny Animals at Play, 1896
Box   1 Folder   12	Happy Hours, 1899
Box   1 Folder   13	Horses, Ships and Dogs
Box   1 Folder   14	Isn't It Funny?, 1895
Box   1 Folder   15	Mother Goose
Box   2 Folder   2	Night Before Christmas or a Visit From St. Nicholas
Box   1 Folder   16	Picture Book of Fables for the Young, 1855
Box   2 Folder   3	Story of a Squash, Edie [Conover?]
Box   1 Folder   17	Story of the Three Little Pigs
Box   1 Folder   18	Ye Comical Rhymes of Ancient Times Dug Up Into Jokes for Small Folks
Box   1 Folder   19	Untitled Note: Cover missing.