Hipple Collection of Young Adult Literature Manuscripts

Ted Hipple, a pioneering scholar and champion of literature for adolescents, often lamented the swift journey of young adult books from manuscript, to publication, to out-of-print unavailability. In 2007, USF’s Dr. Joan Kaywell dedicated a collection of young adult literature to Special Collections in honor of Ted Hipple that seeks to safeguard the legacy of young adult literature.

Beginning with dime novels and progressing through the boys’ and girls’ series books of the 20th century to the contemporary young adult literature of the Hipple Collection, USF Libraries Special Collections provides a place to study the comprehensive history of literature for American adolescents. In the Hipple Collection, Special Collections provides access to outstanding young adult literature published after 1970 that speaks to the social, emotional, and cultural challenges of adolescence.

The Hipple Collection has grown from an initial 333 books donated by Dr. Kaywell and members of the Assembly on Literature for Adolescents as well as YA authors to nearly 4,300 titles, ranging from the iconic works of Judy Blume and S.E. Hinton to the typescript for 19-year-old Isamu Fukui’s latest novel. Signed first editions, manuscripts, authors’ working notes, and page proofs provide a window to explore the genre’s creation. It also provides teachers and adolescent readers with materials that combat prejudice, promote tolerance, and encourage self-acceptance through examples of teenagers successfully dealing with the psychological, social, and cultural issues associated with coming of age.

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Silence and silhouettes: an army reservist's year in Iraq The ghosts of war

Ryan Smithson

A manuscript of the book, Silence and silhouettes: An Army reservist's year in Iraq.
Refuge for Masterminds

Kathleen Baldwin

A manuscript for the novel, Refuge for Masterminds.
Proofs for Girl with a Camera

Carolyn Meyer

Proofs for the novel, Girl with a Camera.
Draft, Rewind

Carolyn O'Doherty

Full draft of Rewind,including editorial notes and revisions from editor Mary Colgan.
Editorial letter

Mary Colgan

Letter from editor Mary Colgan to Carolyn O'Doherty detailing editorial changes for the novel Rewind.
Editorial questions regarding 23 Minutes

Mary Colgan

Editorial letter from Mary Colgan to Vivian Vande Velde, outlining Colgan's response to the first draft of 23 Minutes. Includes Vande Velde's checklist and notes on Colgan's requests.
This is the Story of You

Beth Kephart; Tamra Tuller; Taylor Norman; and Sulit, Beth

A manuscript for the novel, This is the Story of You.
Advanced Reader Copy Text of Girl with a Camera

Carolyn Meyer

Advanced Reader's Copy text. Includes annotations by an unknown editor.
Cover email from Carolyn P. Yoder to Carolyn Meyer and attached document

Carolyn Meyer

Email describes changes suggested by copy editor in the attached draft of Girl with a Camera,
Draft copy, Girl with a Camera

Carolyn Meyer

Partial draft of Girl with a Camera; includes opening through chapter 12. Includes notes by editor Carolyn P. Yoder and edits by Carolyn Meyer.
Draft copy, Girl with a Camera

Carolyn Meyer

Partial draft of Girl with a Camera; includes chapter 14 to end. Includes notes and revisions by Carolyn Meyer and editor Carolyn P. Yoder.
Draft copy, Girl with a Camera

Carolyn Meyer

Partial draft of Girl with a Camera, beginning with chapter 14 and continuing to end. Includes comments and revisions by Carolyn Meyer and editors Carolyn P. Yoder and Lisa Rosinsky.
Draft copy, Girl with a Camera

Carolyn Meyer

Full draft of Girl with a Camera. Includes notes by editor Carolyn P. Yoder.
Draft copy, Girl with a Camera

Carolyn Meyer

Partial draft of Girl with a Camera; includes chapter 13 to end. Includes notes by editor Carolyn P. Yoder and edits by Carolyn Meyer.
Draft copy, Girl with a Camera

Carolyn Meyer

Partial draft of Girl with a Camera; includes opening through chapter 12 Includes notes and revisions by Carolyn Meyer and editor Carolyn P. Yoder.
Draft copy, Girl with a Camera

Carolyn Meyer

Partial draft of Girl with a Camera; includes chapter 14 to end. Includes notes and revisions by Carolyn Meyer and editor Carolyn P. Yoder.
Draft copy, Girl with a Camera

Carolyn Meyer

Full draft of Girl with a Camera. Includes notes by editor Carolyn P. Yoder.
Draft copy, Girl with a Camera

Carolyn Meyer

Partial draft of Girl with a Camera; includes opening through chapter 13. Includes notes and revisions by Carolyn Meyer and editor Carolyn P. Yoder.
Draft copy, Girl with a Camera

Carolyn Meyer

Full draft of Girl with a Camera. Includes notes by editor Carolyn P. Yoder.
Draft copy, Girl with a Camera

Carolyn Meyer

Advanced Reader's Copy, including editorial annotations by an unknown editor.
Draft copy, Girl with a Camera

Carolyn Meyer

Partial draft of Girl with a Camera; includes opening through chapter 13. Includes notes and revisions by Carolyn Meyer and editor Carolyn P. Yoder.
Draft copy, Girl with a Camera

Carolyn Meyer

Partial draft of Girl with a Camera; includes opening through chapter 13. Includes notes and revisions by Carolyn Meyer and editor Carolyn P. Yoder.
Email exchange between Carolyn Meyer with editor Carolyn P. Yoder

Carolyn Meyer

Email exchange discussing editorial changes to Girl with a Camera.
Email exchange between Carolyn Meyer with editor Carolyn P. Yoder

Carolyn Meyer

Email exchange discussing editorial changes to Girl with a Camera.