Leo Politi, 1973.

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Leo Politi, 1973.

The collection contains original pencil sketches of Byrd Baylor.

2 originals ( .11 cu. ft.)

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Politi, Leo, 1908-1996

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Children's author and Illustrator born November 21, 1908 in Fresno, CA.; died March 24, 1996 in Los Angeles, CA. From the description of Leo Politi, 1973. (Episcopal Divinity School). WorldCat record id: 313470680 American author and illustrator of children's books; Caldecott Medal in 1950 for Song of the Swallows, and Caldecott Honors for Pedro, the Angel of Olvera Street in 1947 and Juanita in 1949. From the description of Papers, 1942-1962 (bulk 1944-1957). (U...

Baylor, Byrd

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Byrd Baylor Schweitzer was born in 1924 in San Antonio, Texas. She attended the University of Arizona. She is an author of books for children and adults. Several of her children's books have been cited as Caldecott Honor Books and she has won numerous other awards for her work. Her books are rooted in the American Southwest with that region's unique culture. She especially focuses on Native American culture and it's rapport with nature. Biographical source: Something About the Author, vol. 69, p...