Low, Joseph, 1911-2007

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Joseph Low was born August 11, 1911, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. He studied at the University of Illinois, the Arts Students League in New York City, and with George Grosz. Joseph Low began his career in 1933 by typesetting and printing his own work, and became well-known for his prints. He illustrated his first book for children, The Rainbow Dictionary by Wendell William Wright and Helene Laird, in 1947. Throught his long and prolific career he illustrated dozens of books, fiction and non-fiction, for many different authors and on a variety of subjects, including folktales and poetry. He also wrote and illustrated many books, beginning with Mother Goose Riddle Rhymes co-written with his wife, Lois Low, in 1953. The book was praised by critics as the perfect book for a rainy day, with its pictures beautifully drawn. Low's books have also been lauded for their humor and fancifulness. Critics have called his pictures engaging and spritied. He received various awards for his work, including a Caldecott Honor citation for Mice Twice in 1981.

From the description of Joseph Low Papers 1944-1973. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 475473480

Joseph Low (1911-2007) authored a number of children's books and illustrated many works by other authors. His work has been shown in museums and collections throughout the United States, Europe, and South America.

From the description of Joseph Low papers, 1964-1968 [manuscript]. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 720064933

American illustrator and author of children's books; Caldecott Honor for Mice Twice in 1981.

From the description of Adam's book of odd creatures : production material, [1962?]. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62406082

From the description of Papers, 1941-1973. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62494654

From the description of Mother Goose riddle rhymes : production material, [1953?]. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62443824

From the description of Your bones are alive : production material, [1972?]. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62443825

From the description of A fox & a sick lion : production material, [1944?]. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62443821

From the description of The land of the taffeta dawn : production material, [1973?]. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62443823

From the description of Heads : production material, [1960?]. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62680655

From the description of The cat and the mouse, and other Spanish tales : production material, [1966?]. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62406084

From the description of The big cheese : production material, [1958?]. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62406083

From the description of Telephones : production material, [1967?]. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62494655

Joseph Low was born August 11, 1911, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. He studied at the University of Illinois, the Arts Students League in New York City, and with George Grosz. Joseph Low began his career in 1933 by typesetting and printing his own work, and became well-known for his prints. He illustrated his first book for children, The Rainbow Dictionary by Wendell William Wright and Helene Laird, in 1947. Throught his long and prolific career he illustrated dozens of books, fiction and non-fiction, for many different authors and on a variety of subjects, including folktales and poetry. He also wrote and illustrated many books, beginning with Mother Goose Riddle Rhymes co-written with his wife, Lois Low, in 1953. The book was praised by critics as the perfect book for a rainy day, with its pictures beautifully drawn. Low's books have also been lauded for their humor and fancifulness. Critics have called his pictures engaging and spritied. He received various awards for his work, including a Caldecott Honor citation for Mice Twice in 1981. Biographical Source: Something About the Author, Vol. 14

From the guide to the Joseph Low Papers, 1944-1973, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])

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creatorOf Low, Joseph, 1911-2007. The cat and the mouse, and other Spanish tales : production material, [1966?]. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
referencedIn Bailey, Henry Turner, 1865-1931. Trade catalogs of artwork, 1887-1975. University of California, Santa Barbara, UCSB Library
referencedIn Vol. IX. (ff. 433). June 1832-April 1834Ireland: Correspondence of Lord Wellesley, during his second government: 1832-1835.includes:ff. 1, 81, 105, 123, 141, 143, 190, 209, 216, 239, 250, 314, 320, 335, 352, 362, 377, 389, 392 Charles Grey, 2nd Earl... British Library
referencedIn Managing editor Russell Lynes correspondence with artists Archives of American Art
creatorOf Low, Joseph, 1911-2007. Autograph card unsigned [Joseph Low] to: [Elizabeth Ziegler] December 22, 1985. Wellesley College
referencedIn J. B. Matthews Papers, 1862-1986 and undated David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
creatorOf Low, Joseph, 1911-2007. Autograph postcard signed Jo to: "Dear Coz" December 27, 1978. Wellesley College
creatorOf Low, Joseph, 1911-2007. Autograph letter signed Jo to: "Dearest Coz" March 22, 1969. Wellesley College
creatorOf Low, Joseph, 1911-2007. Joseph Low Papers 1944-1973. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Low, Joseph, 1911-2007. Your bones are alive : production material, [1972?]. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Low, Joseph, 1911-2007. Mother Goose riddle rhymes : production material, [1953?]. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Low, Joseph, 1911-2007. Heads : production material, [1960?]. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Low, Joseph, 1911-2007. Joseph Low papers, 1964-1968 [manuscript]. University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus, Joseph Anderson Cook Library
creatorOf Low, Joseph, 1911-2007. Adam's book of odd creatures : production material, [1962?]. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Low, Joseph, 1911-2007. Autograph letter unsigned [Joseph Low] to: "Dear Cousin B." Wellesley College
creatorOf Low, Joseph, 1911-2007. Joseph Low collection of illustrations [graphic], 1950-1996. Newberry Library
creatorOf Low, Joseph. Letter, 1828 February 5, Concord, New Hampshire, to Joel Parker, Keene, New Hampshire. Massachusetts Historical Society
creatorOf Low, Joseph, 1911-2007. Papers, 1941-1973. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Low, Joseph, 1911-2007. A fox & a sick lion : production material, [1944?]. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Low, Joseph, 1911-2007. Artist file. Brooklyn Museum Libraries & Archives
creatorOf New Hampshire. Militia. Certificate, 1826 June 20, Concord, New Hampshire, acknowledging the resignation of Joel Parker as Division Inspector of the Third Division of the New Hampshire Militia. Massachusetts Historical Society
creatorOf Low, Joseph, 1911-2007. The land of the taffeta dawn : production material, [1973?]. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Low, Joseph, 1911-2007. The big cheese : production material, [1958?]. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Joseph Low Papers, 1944-1973 University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections
creatorOf Low, Joseph, 1911-2007. Telephones : production material, [1967?]. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
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associatedWith Aesop. person
associatedWith Belting, Natalia Maree, 1915-1997. person
associatedWith Burland, Brian. person
associatedWith De La Iglesia, Maria Elena. person
associatedWith Eden Hill Press. corporateBody
associatedWith Farmer, John, 1789-1838. person
associatedWith Goldin, Augusta R. person
associatedWith Hunt, Bernice Kohn. person
associatedWith Kalina, Sigmund. person
associatedWith Liss, Howard. person
associatedWith Matthews, J. B. (Joseph Brown), 1894-1966 person
associatedWith New Hampshire. Militia. corporateBody
associatedWith Parker, Joel, 1795-1875. person
associatedWith Schlein, Miriam. person
associatedWith University of Southern Mississippi. de Grummond Children's Literature Collection. corporateBody
associatedWith Ziegler, Elizabeth, Class of 1928. person
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China
United States
Down, county of, Ireland
Spain
Ireland, Europe
Dublin, Ireland
Raphoe, Donegal
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Alphabet
Bones
Bones
Book jackets
Cheese
Cheese
Children's literature
Children's literature, American
Children's literature, American
Children's poetry
English language
Printed ephemera
Fables
Folklore
Illustrators
Mother Goose
Nursery rhymes
Rebuses
Skeleton
Sound recordings
Tales
Telephone
Telephone
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Death 2007-02-12

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