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Ludwig Bemelmans Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-703

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of two proof sheets and one woodblock print for two titles.

Dates

  • Creation: 1955-1962

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Access and Use:

Collection is open for researchers with no restrictions. Registration with the collection is required.

Copyright:

This collection is protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials.

Biographical Sketch

Ludwig Bemelmans was born in Meron, Tirol, Austria in 1898. He came to the United States in 1914. He attended schools in Austria before dropping out at age 16. He became a writer, illustrator, humorist, painter, and writer of books for children. He is best known for his stories about a little girl named Madeline, which has sold millions of copies in the United States. He died in 1962. Biographical source: Something About the Author, v. 100, pp. 24-27.

Extent

1 folder

Abstract

The collection consists of two proof sheets and one woodblock print for two titles.

Physical Location

See Detailed Descriptions for Each Title Item for Box Locations

Title
Ludwig Bemelmans Papers
Author
Nancy Larsen
Date
3/17/2004
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is in English

Collecting Area Details

Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area

Contact:
Suite 113, Elmer L. Andersen Library