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Margot Austin Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-1200

Scope and Contents

The Margot Austin Collection contains illustrative production material from two stories published in 1941 and 1953, including original illustrations and cardboard advertisement figures of characters.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1941-circa 1953

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be 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. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Margot Austin was born in Portland, Oregon, around 1909. She studied at St. Mary's Academy in Portland, the National Academy of Design, and Grand Central School of Art in New York City. Her first self-illustrated children's book was published in 1939, and her children's books include Gabriel Churchkitten, Poppet, The Three Silly Kittensand Cousin's Treasure. Austin died in 1990.

Biographical source: "Margot Austin (1909?-1990)." Something About the Author. Volume 11 and 66. Detroit, MI: Gale, 1977 and 1991.

Extent

1 box

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Margot Austin Collection contains illustrative production material from two stories published between 1941 and 1953.

Title
Margot Austin Collection, circa 1941-circa 1953
Status
Completed
Author
Sharlene Murphy
Date
10/22/2004
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • February 2022: Description updated by Caitlin Marineau.

Collecting Area Details

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Contact:
Suite 113, Elmer L. Andersen Library