Pitz, Henry C. (Henry Clarence), 1895-1976

Henry Clarence Pitz was born June 16, 1895 in Philadelphia, PA. He married Molly Wheeler Wood June 10, 1935. From 1914-1918, he studied at the Philadelphia Museum College of Art and Spring Garden Institue. Mr. Pitz pursued a career of artist, illustrator, art editor, lecturer, and instructor. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Mr. Pitz received many awards for his work. He illustrated over 160 books. His artwork is represented in the permanent collections of many museums. He died November 26, 1976. Biographical Source: Something About the Author, vol. 4 and 24, p. 167-171

From the guide to the Henry Clarence Pitz Collection, 1927-1962, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])

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