Thornton and Amy Oakley collection 1927–1949

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Thornton and Amy Oakley collection 1927–1949

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This collection houses pen and ink drawings on boards, water colors, manuscripts, a promotional display board, scholarly journals, disbound leaves, printer's proofs, and booklets related to Thornton Oakley (1881–1953) and Amy Oakley (. Oakley illustrated numerous books and magazines, including , , , and during the 20th century. Harper's Century Magazine Collier's Weekly Everybody's Magazine

1 linear foot and 3 oversize boxes; (6 boxes)

eng,

University of Delaware Library - Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6363687

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Oakley, Amy, 1882-1963

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Oakley, Thornton, 1881-1953

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American artist Howard Pyle (1853-1911), who founded the Brandywine School of Art, was one of the pre-eminent illustrators of his time. Four of these students are represented in this collection: Thornton Oakley (1881-1953), Violet Oakley (1874-1961), Henry J. Peck (1880-1964), and Frank E. Schoonover (1877-1972). From the description of Frank E. Schoonover - Thornton Oakley correspondence related to Howard Pyle, 1912-1953. (University of Delaware Library). WorldCat record id: 6677103...