Papers of the Misty of Chincoteague Foundation, 1946-1963.

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Papers of the Misty of Chincoteague Foundation, 1946-1963.

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The collection consists chiefly of black and white illustrations by Wesley Dennis used in Marguerite Henry's books including "Misty of Chincoteague," "Sea Star, Orphan of Chincoteague," and "Stormy, Misty's Foal." The collection also contains a letter from Henry to Dennis and miscellaneous artwork.

170 (ca.) items.

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Misty of Chincoteague Foundation.

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Henry, Marguerite, 1902-1997

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American author of children's and young adult books; Newbery Award winner, 1949 and Kerlan Award winner, 1975. From the description of Papers, 1947-1984. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62448831 Marguerite Henry was born April 13, 1902 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She attended Milwaukee State Teacher's College for two years, and in 1940 published her first book for children, Auno and Tauno : A Story of Finland . During the 1940s, Marguerite Henry also...

Dennis, Wesley

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Dennis Wesley was an author and illustrator of children's books; he was best known for his drawings of horses, but began working in the art departments of Boston newspapers and department stores. He wrote six children's books (self-illustrated), but is best known for his work illustrating Marguerite Henry's novels, including the 1949 Newbery Medal winner, "King of the Wind." From the description of Wesley Dennis papers, 1942-1976. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat reco...