Edwin Tunis papers, 1951-1973.

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Edwin Tunis papers, 1951-1973.

The Edwin Tunis papers are comprised of manuscripts and illustrations for all of his children's books (including research sketches, outlines, holograph drafts, drafts, dummies, printer's copies, galley proofs, page proofs, layouts, paste-ups, publicity materials, reviews, and sample book jackets), as well as correspondence, articles, reviews, and miscellaneous papers.

21.25 linear ft. (20 containers)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6906778

University of Oregon Libraries

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Tunis, Edwin, 1897-1973

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Edwin Tunis was born in Cold Springs Harbor, N.Y., on Dec. 8, 1897. He studied at City College in Baltimore and the Maryland Institute of Art and Design. He served as a pilot during World War II and then returned to Maryland Institute where he worked as a furniture designer and in advertising drawing layout copy. His typographical design talent led to work for printers (brochures and direct mail material) and later to illustrating for Grosset and Dunlop and A.P. Putnam's Sons. For Maryland's Ter...