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Edward Gorey Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-1294

Scope and Contents

The collection contains jacket illustrative material for two books written by Mary Rodgers and illustrated by Gorey, and includes ink separations, correspondence, and printing notes.

Dates

  • circa 1974-circa 1982

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 Gorey was born February 22, 1925, in Chicago, Ill, and died April 15, 2000, in Hyannis, MASS. He followed a career as author, illustrator, and designer. His books for children are generally regarded as nonsense fiction, while his writing for adults is more satirical. He is best known, however, for his dark illustrations.

Biographical Sources: Something About the Author, vols. 27, 70, 118; Something About the Author Autobiography Series, vol. 29; Children's Literature Review, vol. 36

Extent

1 box

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains illustrative material, mostly ink separations, and correspondence for two books.

Arrangement

Collection guide arranged alphabetically by book title.

Title
Edward Gorey Collection, circa 1974-circa 1982
Status
Completed
Author
Jim Eyer
Date
11-16-04
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • January 2022: Description updated by Caitlin Marineau.

Collecting Area Details

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