Edward Shenton Papers

Collection

Identifier: CLRC-1600

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains illustrative material for 15 children's books illustrated by Edward Shenton, primarily for books written by Stephen Meader. The collection includes black and white, and colored illustrations, ink illustrations, separations, a colored overlay, and a tempera study.

Dates

Creation: circa 1920-circa 1952

Creator

Shenton, Edward, 1895-1977 (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

Edward Shenton was born November 29, 1895, in Pottstown, PA, and died June 17, 1977, in Augusta, ME. He followed a career as illustrator, author, editor, and educator.

Biographical Source: "Edward Shenton (1895-1977)." Something About the Author. Vol. 45. Detroit, MI: Gale, 1986.