Leonard Everett Fisher 1956-1991

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Leonard Everett Fisher 1956-1991

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Leonard Everett Fisher's papers focus on his work as an illustrator and author of children's and young adult books. The collection contains production material for seventy-four titles published between 1956 and 1991. Manuscript and illustrative material is included; there is some miscellaneous art done by Mr. Fisher.

1.5 linear ft. (manuscript) 9.5 cubic ft. (illustrations)

eng,

University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6616508

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Fisher, Leonard Everett

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Leonard Everett Fisher was born June 24, 1924 in the Bronx, New York. He studied at the Art Students League, and graduated from Yale University with a B.F.A. in 1949 and a M.F.A. in 1950. Throughout his long career, Fisher has worked as a painter, illustrator, author and educator. He began illustrating children's books in 1955; illustrating works by authors on a variety of subjects. In 1961, Fisher began writing children's and young adult books. Fisher is best known for his historical books in w...