Michael McCurdy Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection contains 6 wood engraving illustrations for 2 titles.
Dates
- Creation: 1975-1976
Creator
- McCurdy, Michael (Person)
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
Michael McCurdy was born February 17, 1942, in New York, New York. He became an artist and illustrator for both children's and adult's books, and also self-illustrated a few books he himself wrote. His illustrations have received several honors and awards. He became interested in wood engraving while in art school and has become known for his work as an engraver. He also had his own small publishing company, Penmaen for a while, but no longer operates it, returning instead to full time work as an author and illustrator.
Biographical sources: Something About the Author, vols. 13, 82, 147
Extent
1 box
Abstract
The collection contains 6 wood engraving illustrations for 2 titles.
Physical Location
See Detailed Descriptions for Each Title Item for Box Locations
Accession Information:
Gift of: McCurdy, Michael
- Title
- Michael McCurdy Papers
- Author
- Jim Eyer
- Date
- 6-29-04
- 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
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