Dennis, Wesley
Dennis Wesley was an author and illustrator of children's books; he was best known for his drawings of horses, but began working in the art departments of Boston newspapers and department stores. He wrote six children's books (self-illustrated), but is best known for his work illustrating Marguerite Henry's novels, including the 1949 Newbery Medal winner, "King of the Wind."
From the description of Wesley Dennis papers, 1942-1976. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 63301576
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| referencedIn | Henry, Marguerite, 1902-1997. Papers, 1947-1984. | University of Minnesota, Minneapolis | |
| creatorOf | Turner, Nancy Byrd, b. 1880. Papers of Nancy Byrd Turner. | University of Virginia. Library | |
| creatorOf | Henry, Marguerite, 1902-1997. Brighty of the Grand Canyon / Marguerite Henry ; [illustrated by Wesley Dennis.]. | Phoenix Public Library | |
| creatorOf | Dennis, Wesley. Wesley Dennis papers, 1942-1976. | University of Minnesota, Minneapolis | |
| referencedIn | Kerlan, Irvin, 1912-1963. Marcia L. Owen collection, [ca. 1945-1964]. | Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Guide Project Office | |
| creatorOf | Misty of Chincoteague Foundation. Papers of the Misty of Chincoteague Foundation, 1946-1963. | University of Virginia. Library | |
| referencedIn | Henry, Marguerite, 1902-1997. Album of horses : production material. | University of Minnesota, Minneapolis |
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| associatedWith | Henry, Marguerite, 1902-1997. | person |
| associatedWith | Misty of Chincoteague Foundation. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Turner, Nancy Byrd, b. 1880. | person |
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