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Vladimir Vagin Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-1650

Scope and Contents

The collection contains watercolor, ink and pencil illustrations and paste-up dummies for three children's books illustrated by Vagin.

Dates

  • circa 1992-circa 1998, undated

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

Vladimir Vasilevich Vagin was born in Russia in 1937 and studied at the Moscow Polygraphic Institute. He is an illustrator of children's books and worked with prominent authors such as Jane Yolen, Frank Asch, and Katherine Paterson. Vagin eventually immigrated to the United States and moved to Vermont. His detailed art work reflected the influences of his heritage, both the Russian landscape, folk art, and other fine art.

Biographical Source: "Vladimir (Vasilevich) Vagin (1937-)." Something About the Author. Vol. 142. Detroit, MI: Gale, 2004.

Extent

1 box

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection contains watercolor, ink and pencil illustrations and paste-up dummies for three children's books illustrated by Vagin.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by the illustrator in 1998.

Title
Vladimir Vagin Papers, circa 1992-circa 1998, undated
Status
Completed
Author
Leslie Czechowski
Date
02/11/2005
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • January 2021: Description updated by Caitlin Marineau.

Collecting Area Details

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