Feodor Rojankovsky Collection
Scope and Contents
The collection contains various illustrative production material for several children's books published between 1931 and 1967. Items include a watercolor illustration, studies done in a variety of media, proofs, and dummies. The collection also contains a watercolor done for a cover of Story Parademagazine and some miscellaneous artwork done in a variety of media, with one item inscribed for Dr. Irvin Kerlan, as well as miscellaneous prints and posters.
Dates
- circa 1931-circa 1967
Creator
- Rojankovsky, Feodor, 1891-1970 (Person)
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
Feodor Rojankovsky was born December 24, 1891 in Mitava, Russia. He attended the Moscow Fine Arts Academy from 1912-1914, served in the Russian Army during World War I, and began illustrating children's books during the Russian Revolution. After the Revolution, he left Russia and worked in Europe, living in France for many years. In 1931, he illustrated Daniel Boone: Les Adventures d'un Chasseur Americain Parmi les Peaux-Rouges. Feodor Rojankovsky came to the United States in 1941 and began illustrating books for many children's authors. He also wrote as well as illustrated several books beginning with The Great Big Animal Bookin 1952. In 1956 he received the Caldecott Medal for Frog Went-A-Countin'. Feodor Rojankovsky died in 1970.
Biographical source:
"Feodor (Stepanovich) Rojankovsky (1891-1970)." Something About the Author. Volume 21. Detroit, MI: Gale, 1980.
Extent
2 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection contains various illustrative material and prints related to illustrator Feodor Rojankovsky.
Arrangement
Collection guide arranged alphabetically by title.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Some of the original art was given to Dr. Irvin Kerlan who in turn donated his collection to the University of Minnesota. Feodor Rojankovsky gave on additional piece to the University of Minnesota in the 1960s.
- Beavers -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820 (Depicted) -- Juvenile literature
- Children's literature -- Illustrations Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Domestic animals -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Drawings (visual works) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Farms -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Illustration of books -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Illustrators -- Russia Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Illustrators -- United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Mother Goose Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Nursery rhymes Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Picture books Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- prints (visual works) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- watercolors (paintings) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Source
- Kerlan, Irvin, 1912-1963 (Donor, Person)
- Title
- Feodor Rojankovsky Collection, circa 1931-circa 1967
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Christina Cowan
- Date
- 02/1999
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- September 2021: Description updated by Caitlin Marineau.
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area
