Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886

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English artist.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Holland Street, Kensington, to a Mr. Gatty [prob. not Alfred Gatty], 1885 May 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133416

English children's author/illustrator, born in Chester, Cheshire, England. Since 1938, the American Library Association annually has awarded the Caldecott Medal in his honor for "most distinguished American picture book for children in the United States published during the preceding year."

From the description of Papers, 1883-1977. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 26143538

Randolph Caldecott was initially a bank clerk, who studied art in his spare time. He soon became known for his paintings and illustrations, especially his dynamic line drawings and rich watercolors. He is probably best remembered for his innovative and influential series of illustrated children's books, setting nursery rhymes in the English countryside with bold, active drawings full of humor. He was also a model maker. The Caldecott Medal for children's book illustration is named in his honor.

From the description of Randolph Caldecott letter to Miss Gatty, 1883 Feb. 24. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 62171573

Caldecott, an English artist, was a popular illustrator, especially of books for children.

From the description of Miscellaneous correspondence, 1871-1885. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 79617721

From the description of Papers concerning Jack and the bean-stalk, 1883-1887. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 83088184

From the description of Randolph Caldecott drawings, 1870-1886. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612374946

From the description of Miscellaneous drawings, 1874. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122575079

From the guide to the Randolph Caldecott miscellaneous correspondence, 1871-1885., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

From the guide to the Randolph Caldecott drawings, 1870-1886., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

From the guide to the Miscellaneous drawings, 1874., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

From the guide to the Randolph Caldecott papers concerning, Jack and the bean-stalk, 1883-1887., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

Randolph J. Caldecott was born in Cheshire, England. He first worked in banks in Shropshire and Manchester, but moved to London and became a freelance artist and illustrator in 1872. In 1875, "Old Christmas" firmly established Caldecott's reputation. The Caldecott Medal, an award for the "most distinguished American picture book for children" was named in tribute to Caldecott.

From the description of Randolph Caldecott papers, [ca. 1880]. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 63280454

British artist and illustrator.

From the description of Letter, 1868 Aug. 11, Manchester, to Mr. Burgess. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 245029090

Famed artist and illustrator Randolph Caldecott was born in Chester, England in 1846. He attended the Manchester School of Art and worked in banks before moving to London to begin his career as a free-lance illustrator.

Since 1938 the prestigious Caldecott Medal has been awarded annually to the illustrator of the best children's picture book published in the United States during the previous year.

Something About the Author, vol 17 p. 31-38

From the guide to the Randolph Caldecott Collection, 1880, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])

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creatorOf Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886. Randolph Caldecott papers, [ca. 1880]. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886. Randolph Caldecott letter to Miss Gatty, 1883 Feb. 24. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
creatorOf Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886. Randolph Caldecott drawings, 1870-1886. Houghton Library
creatorOf Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886. Autograph letters signed (8) : various places, to various recipients, 1880 Jan. 7-1885 Dec. 5. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886. Autograph letter signed : Holland Street, Kensington, to a Mr. Gatty [prob. not Alfred Gatty], 1885 May 15. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Randolph Caldecott papers concerning, Jack and the bean-stalk, 1883-1887. Houghton Library
referencedIn History of the Book and Illustrations collection, circa 1250-2000 Free Library of Philadelphia: Rare Book Department
referencedIn Photographs : of Randolph Caldecott : [18--] Houghton Library
creatorOf Randolph Caldecott Collection, 1880 University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections
creatorOf Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886,. Autograph letter signed with illustrations from Randolph Caldecott, Manchester, to Mr. Noble of Loughboro [manuscript], 1870 March 23. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Dobson, Austin, 1840-1921. Letters, 1874-1914, London. Brown University Archives, John Hay Library
referencedIn Edmund Evans Etchings After Randolph Caldecott, 1897-1907 University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.
referencedIn Billington, Elizabeth T. Elizabeth T. Billington papers, 1971-1984. University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus, Joseph Anderson Cook Library
creatorOf Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886. Letter to Mrs. [?] Tayler. Kensington, Eng. 1885 June 21. University of Iowa Libraries
creatorOf Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886. Letter to [?] Tayler. Kensington, Eng. 1885 Mar. 3. University of Iowa Libraries
creatorOf Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886. Title page for the book Jackanapes : page proof, 1884. Houghton Library
creatorOf Nickerson, Charles C.,. Charles C. Nickerson collection of W. H. (William Hurrell) Mallock and other papers, ca. 1863-1971 (inclusive), ca. 1863-1908 and 1962-1971 (bulk). Houghton Library
creatorOf Randolph Caldecott miscellaneous correspondence, 1871-1885. Houghton Library
creatorOf Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886. [Wood block for an unidentified publication] Houghton Library
creatorOf Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886. Receipts for royalties : manuscript, 1879-1885. Houghton Library
creatorOf Randolph Caldecott drawings, 1870-1886. Houghton Library
creatorOf Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886. Papers, 1883-1977. University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus, Joseph Anderson Cook Library
creatorOf Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886. Miscellaneous drawings, 1874. Houghton Library
referencedIn Charles C. Nickerson collection of W. H. (William Hurrell) Mallock and other papers, ca. 1863-1971 (inclusive), ca. 1863-1908 and 1962-1971 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Artists' papers, 1636-1944. Aurora University, Phillips Library
creatorOf Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886. Miscellaneous correspondence, 1871-1885. Houghton Library
creatorOf Miscellaneous drawings, 1874. Houghton Library
referencedIn Evans, Edmund, 1826-1905. Collection of etchings after Randolph Caldecott, 1897-1907. University of California, Los Angeles
creatorOf Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886. Letter to [?] Tayler. Sevenoaks, Eng. 1881 Oct. 29. University of Iowa Libraries
creatorOf Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886. Letter, 1868 Aug. 11, Manchester, to Mr. Burgess. Boston Athenaeum
referencedIn Abbey, Edwin Austin, 1852-1911. Letters, 1883-1903. Getty Research Institute
creatorOf Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886. Papers concerning Jack and the bean-stalk, 1883-1887. Houghton Library
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Place Name Admin Code Country
England
Great Britain
England
Great Britain
Subject
Artists
Authors and publishers
Chidren's books
Children's literature
Children's literature, English
Copyright
Drawing, English 19th century
Illustrated children's books
Illustrated children's books
Illustration of books
Magazine illustration
Revenue stamps
Occupation
Artists
Illustrator
Activity

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Birth 1846-03-22

Death 1886-02-13

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