In August 2012, Professor Robert Boyer, Dr. Robert Boyer, Professor Emeritus of English, St. Norbert College, donated his personal collection of Lloyd Alexander's published works. The collection also includes correspondences between Boyer and Alexander, including Christmas cards and letters. Lloyd Alexander had been a very successful author in young adult fantasy literature. His works include, "Time Cat," "Chronicles of Prydain," and the "Golden Dreams of Carlo Chuchio."
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Christmas Card Year Unknown
Lloyd Alexander
Christmas card with front cover drawn by Lloyd Alexander depicting a fortune teller with her hands on a crystal ball. Musical notes appear in the crystal ball as a man and cat duo, holding their instruments look on fearfully. Letters are laid on the floor near the fortune teller. No date is included in the drawing. Inscribed "all fondest thoughts from Janine and Lloyd."
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Lloyd Alexander's Celebration of Life Invitation
The Alexander Family
Lloyd Alexander's Celebration of Life Invitation. Image of him in a green sweater on cover. Inside invitation to The Yale Club, 510 Vanderbilt Ave, New York City.
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Christmas Card 2006
Lloyd Alexander
Christmas card with front cover drawn by Lloyd Alexander depicting a man dressed in ancient greek clothing eating an apple surrounded by additional apples, a violin, cats and a peacock. There are trees and mountains in the background. Inscribed "Fond greetings from LLoyd & Janine".
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Christmas Card 2005
Lloyd Alexander
Christmas card with front cover drawn by Lloyd Alexander depicting a man dressed in ancient greek clothing playing the violin. He is surrounded by three cats dressed as the three muses, another as Bacchus and one in the background. Inscribed "Fondest thoughts from Lloyd & Janine."
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Christmas Card 2003
Lloyd Alexander
Christmas card with front cover drawn by Lloyd Alexander depicting a man sitting on a sidewalk, playing the violin. He is being passed by a couple of cats under an umbrella, with additional cats in the backround. Inscribed "All fondest greetings, Lloyd & Janine.
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Christmas Card 2000
Lloyd Alexander
Christmas Card with front cover drawn by Lloyd Alexander depicting cat musicians looking at a conductor sitting before a large sheet of music.
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July 17, 1999 Letter
Lloyd Alexander
Correspondence between Lloyd Alexander and Dr. Robert Boyer. Dated July 17, 1999.
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Christmas Card 1997
Lloyd Alexander
Christmas card with front cover drawn by Lloyd Alexander depicting a man playing a violin, dressed in old fashioned clothing. He is surrounded by cats, many with instruments seemingly unhappy with his performance. There is also a small cat running away. Inscribed "All fonest greetings from Lloyd & Janine".
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Christmas Card 1996
Lloyd Alexander
Christmas card with front cover drawn by Lloyd Alexander depicting a scene similar to A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. A man with a violin is laying down and watching two cats eye his picnic. A well-dressed couple look on, concerned. The park in the background is full of activity, including another couple picnicking, a women and child listening to a trumpeter. and a boat on the water. Inscribed "Happy greetings, fondest thoughts, Lloyd & Janine."
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Christmas Card 1995
Lloyd Alexander
Christmas card with front cover drawn by Lloyd Alexander depicting a scene similar to George Washington's Crossing of the Delaware. A man stands tall and looks on, violin in hand. A small, orange cat guides the boat through icy waters from the front. A black and white cat stands behind the man, holding a flag with music notes. Two other cats sit in the back. The boat is filled with music sheets. Inscribed "all fondest greetings, Lloyd & Janine."
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Christmas Card 1994
Lloyd Alexander
Christmas card with front cover drawn by Lloyd Alexander depicting a man in his underwear playing a violin over a seashell. A cat in a white dress brings music to the man. Two angel cats, covered in cloth, look on. They are throwing roses near him. Trees, grass, and water are seen in the background. Inscribed "Happy greetings, fondest thoughts, Lloyd & Janine."
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Christmas Card 1993
Lloyd Alexander
Christmas card with front cover drawn by Lloyd Alexander depicting a scene of musicians. The man dressed as a pauper and an orange cat, have violins and hold their bows proudly to the sky. Two other cats hold music sheets and stands. A fourth cat, sits on the ground watching the scene. Rubble and a wall are around the musicians while three buildings are seen in the background. Inscribed "Happy greetings, fondest thoughts, Lloyd & Janine."
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Christmas Card 1991
Lloyd Alexander
Christmas card with front cover drawn by Lloyd Alexander depicting a seated man at a picnic with three cats and a bird in a tree. The man has a violin on the ground next to him and is holding our a sandwich with a bite taken out of it to two cats seated nearby.
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June 8, 1990 Letter
Lloyd Alexander
Correspondence between Lloyd Alexander and Dr. Robert Boyer. Dates June 8, 1990.
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Christmas Card 1987
Lloyd Alexander
Christmas card with front cover drawn by Lloyd Alexander depicting a violin playing matador peering at a large sheet of music held by a cat.
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Christmas Card 1986
Lloyd Alexander
Christmas card with front cover drawn by Lloyd Alexander depicting a man and cat with violin, birds and vulture on music stand. Inscribed "Fond thoughts! Happy wishes! Lloyd & Janine".
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Christmas Card 1984
Lloyd Alexander
Christmas card with front cover drawn by Lloyd Alexander depicting a man bundled up in winter clothes as he ice fishes. A cat sits across the ice, and holds a music sheet. A bird hoovers behind the bundled man. An outline of mountains is seen in the background. Inscribed "Happy greetings from Lloyd + Janine." "Schubert: 'Die Winterreise'"
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Illustration
Lloyd Alexander
Illustration by Lloyd Alexander for the Children's Round Table Brunch, Texas Library Association, Corpus Christi, Texas April 5, 1984. Inscribed "For Bob and all the family, with fond greetings from Lloyd."
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Concert Recital Program
Lloyd Alexander
Recital program from a concert performed by Lloyd Alexander, violin and James T. McCrory, piano, on Friday, July 9, 1982 at the Ballroom of The Barclay, Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. E.P. Dutton, New York City (American Library Association Convection).
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May 4, 1981 Letter
Lloyd Alexander
Correspondence between Lloyd Alexander and Dr. Robert Boyer, dated May 4, 1981.
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January 2, 1979 Letter
Lloyd Alexander
Lloyd Alexander Correspondence to Dr. Robert Boyer on January 2,1979.
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Janine Alexander's Original French Onion Soup Recipe
Janine Alexander
Janine Alexander's (Lloyd Alexander's wife) Original French Onion Soup Recipe for 4 persons. Sent to the Boyer family.
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The Fantasy Handbook
Lloyd Alexander
Lloyd Alexander's proposed index for the book, "The Fantasy Handbook" with descriptions of the various sections.
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Pages from the BOOK OF THREE: A Prydain Glossary
Douglas A. Rossman and Charles E. Rossman
Copy of the "pages from the BOOK OF THREE: A Prydain Glossary" by Douglas A. Rossman and Charles E. Rossman with a Pronunciation Guide by Lloyd Alexander.
In fair condition, water stains but no tears.
