Kurt Wiese papers, 1912-1964.

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Kurt Wiese papers, 1912-1964.

Collection comprises mostly artwork by artist and writer Kurt Wiese. Included are early photograph albums, sketch books, book illustrations and other art, dust jackets, correspondence, manuscripts, published books, greeting cards, and proofs. Collection includes illustrations for House with red sails; Freddy the cowboy; The Chinese ink stick; and The parrot dealer.

11 linear ft. (11 containers)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6820483

University of Oregon Libraries

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Wiese, Kurt, 1887-1974

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Kurt Wiese was born April 22, 1887, in Minden, Germany and died May 27, 1974, in Idell, New Jersey. He married Gertrude Hansen (a realtor), June 26, 1930. He was a Freelance writer and illustrator of books, including almost four hundred books by other authors. From the guide to the Kurt Wiese papers, 1929-1962, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries) German children's author/illustrator, born in Minden, Germany in 1887. He moved to the U...