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Art Seiden Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-1539

Scope and Contents

The collection contains pencil sketches, dummies, ink and tempera illustrations, related to children's books illustrated by Art Seiden, as well as an illustration for a Christmas card.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1950-circa 1963

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

Art Seiden was born in Brooklyn, New York. He began illustrating children's books in 1951, ranging from simple picture books to craft and hobby books for young adults. He has also written a small number of self-illustrated books for young children.

Biographical Sources:

"Art(hur) Seiden." Something About the Author. Vols. 107. Detroit, MI: Gale, 1999.

Extent

1 box

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains illustrative material for children's books illustrated by Art Seiden.

Title
Art Seiden Papers, circa 1950-circa 1963
Status
Completed
Author
Jim Eyer
Date
1-11-05
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