Lapides Fellowship in Pre-1900 Juvenile Literature and Ephemera
Supports in-residence research on creative, cultural, and commercial aspects of American juvenile literature and ephemera produced through 1865, using the collections of the American Antiquarian Society.
Funder: American Antiquarian Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Stipend of $2,200 per month for 1–2 months of residential research
Summary: Supports research on American juvenile literature and ephemera produced through 1865, focusing on creative, cultural, and commercial aspects.
Description
The Lapides Fellowship in Pre-1900 Juvenile Literature and Ephemera is designed to support research projects that examine printed and manuscript materials created in America through 1865 for or by children and youth. The fellowship encourages proposals that explore the creative, artistic, cultural, technological, or commercial dimensions of American juvenile literature and ephemera. Awardees are expected to conduct their research in residence at the American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, Massachusetts, utilizing its extensive collections.
