Virginia Lee Burton papers, ca. 1937-1962.

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Virginia Lee Burton papers, ca. 1937-1962.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/73007186

Collection comprises sketchbooks, preliminary sketches, and final illustrations for several books by American illustrator and author Virginia Lee Burton and others, including, Calico, the wonder horse, or the saga of Stewy Slinker (1941), by Burton; The fast sooner hound (1942), by Arna Bontemps and Jack Conroy; Choo choo, the story of the little engine who ran away (1937), by Burton; Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel (1939), by Burton; and The emperor's new clothes (1949), by Hans Christian Anderson. Also included are the proofs for the book Life story (1962). The collection offers insight into the process of book illustration, from initial sketch to published book.

2.5 linear ft. (4 containers)

University of Oregon Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 8100640

University of Oregon Libraries

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Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875

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Danish author. From the description of Autograph letters signed (29) and letter signed, to Richard Bentleyand an autograph letter signed to George Bentley : Copenhagen, etc. 1848 July 12-1873 Mar. 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270131871 Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish writer, especially famed for his fairy tales. From the description of Stories translated from the German of Hans Andersen by S.C. Winthrop, ca. 1850-1900. (Pennsylvania State University Li...

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Bontemps, Arna, 1902-1973

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