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Pers Crowell Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-1391

Scope and Contents

The collection contains one ink sketch for the book Beau Dare : American Saddle Colt, written and illustrated by Pers Crowell. The item is inscribed by Crowell to Dr. Irvin Kerlan.

Dates

  • 1946

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

Pers Crowell, freelance illustrator and writer, was born in Pasco, Washington in 1910. He wrote and illustrated numerous books for children, focusing on animals (especially horses). He died in 1990.

Biographical source:

"Pers Crowell (1910-)." Something About the Author. Volume 2. Detroit, MI: Gale, 1971.

Extent

1 items

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection contains one ink illustration for book written and illustrated by Pers Crowell.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Dr. Irvin Kerlan.

Title
Pers Crowell Collection, circa 1946
Status
Completed
Author
Leslie Czechowski
Date
12/03/2004
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • May 2023: Collection reprocessed and collection guide updated by Caitlin Marineau.

Collecting Area Details

Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area

Contact:
Suite 113, Elmer L. Andersen Library