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Edward Shenton Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-1600

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

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.

Extent

2 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains illustrative production material for children's books illustrated by Edward Shenton.

Title
Edward Shenton Papers, circa 1920-circa 1952
Status
Completed
Author
Jim Eyer
Date
1-25-05
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • February 2021: Description updated by Caitlin Marineau.

Collecting Area Details

Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area

Contact:
Suite 113, Elmer L. Andersen Library