Holling, Holling Clancy

Holling Clancy Holling (1900-1973) was an American author and illustrator of children's books.

From the description of Holling Clancy Holling papers, 1955-1956. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 72605927

Holling Clancy Holling (1900-1973) was born in Jackson County, Michigan, and graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1923. He then worked in a taxidermy department of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago and spent time working in anthropology under Dr. Ralph Linton. During this period, he married Lucille Webster and within a year of their marriage, he accepted a position as art instructor on the first University World Cruise, sponsored by New York University. For many years, Holling C. Holling dedicated much of his time and interest to making books for children.

From the guide to the Holling Clancy Holling papers, 1955-1956, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries)

Holling was born in Holling Corners, MI on Aug. 2, 1900; graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 1923; member of the zoology dept., Chicago Museum of Natural History, 1923-26; married Lucille Webster in 1925; taught on the New York University World Cruise, 1926-27; after 1927 was a freelance designer, advertising artist, and book illustrator; with his wife Lucille, illustrated The book of Indians (1935) and The book of cowboys (1936); later wrote and illustrated fiction, combining nature and history themes, including: Paddle-to-the-sea (1941), Tree in the trail (1942), Seabird (1948), Minn of the Mississippi (1951), and Pagoo (1957); he died on Sept. 7, 1973.

From the description of Papers, ca. 1895-1979. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 39165180

Holling Clancy Holling was born in Holling Corners, Jackson County, Michigan in 1900. His childhood interest in nature developed into his career as an author and illustrator of children's books. His extensive knowledge of geography, science, history and social science are evident in his books, a number of which were award winners. He died in 1973. Biographical source: Something About the Author, vol. 26, p. 121.

From the description of Holling C. Holling Collection 1957. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 462884711

Biography

Holling was born in Holling Corners, Michigan on August 2, 1900; graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 1923; member of the zoology department, Chicago Museum of Natural History, 1923-26; married Lucille Webster in 1925; taught on the New York University World Cruise, 1926-27; after 1927 was a freelance designer, advertising artist, and book illustrator; with his wife Lucille, illustrated The book of Indians (1935) and The book of cowboys (1936); later wrote and illustrated fiction, combining nature and history themes, including: Paddle-to-the-sea (1941), Tree in the trail (1942), Seabird (1948), Minn of the Mississippi (1951), and Pagoo (1957); he died on September 7, 1973.

From the guide to the Holling Clancy Holling Papers, ca. 1895-1979, (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections.)

Holling Clancy Holling was born in Holling Corners, Jackson County, Michigan in 1900. His childhood interest in nature developed into his career as an author and illustrator of children's books. His extensive knowledge of geography, science, history and social science are evident in his books, a number of which were award winners. He died in 1973.

Biographical source: Something About the Author, vol. 26, p. 121.

From the guide to the Holling C. Holling Collection, 1957, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])