Richard Scarry papers, 1946-1997.

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Richard Scarry papers, 1946-1997.

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Contains materials related to Scarry himself, but the majority of the archives pertains to the creation, production, and distribution of his books for children. The archives contains materials and correspondence concerning Scarry's early work, with Western Publishing and Little Golden Books, beginning in the 1950s. A greater amount of material concerns the works produced by Scarry during his later association with Random House.

106.3 linear ft.

University of Connecticut, Homer Babbidge Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7975490

University of Connecticut, Homer Babbidge Library

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Scarry, Richard

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Richard Scarry was born June 5, 1919, in Boston, Mass, and died April 30, 1994, in Gstaad, Switzerland. He was a highly successful illustrator and author of children's books. His works have been translated into 28 languages, and have sold over one hundred million copies. His work can be characterized as humerous, full of activity, and adept at combining instruction and entertainment. Some critics have accused his work of violence and sexism; he responds that the 'violence' is of the old 'custard...

Western Publishing Company

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Random House (Firm)

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