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Douglas Gorsline Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-1297

Scope and Contents

The collection contains 2 watercolor studies for the book Gettysburg: Tad Lincoln's Story, written by F. N. Monjo.

Dates

  • circa 1975

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

Douglas Gorsline was born May 24, 1913, in Rochester, NY, and died in June 1985, in Dijon, France. He followed a career as artist, illustrator, and writer. He illustrated numerous books and wrote and illustrated two books, Farm Boy and What People Wore. In 1973 he was invited by the People's Republic of China to visit the country and paint.

Biographical Source:

"Douglas (Warner) Gorsline (1913-1985)." Something About the Author. Vols. 11, 43. Detroit, MI: Gale, 1977, 1986.

Extent

1 box

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains 2 watercolor studies for one children's book.

Title
Douglas Gorsline Papers, circa 1975
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

Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area

Contact:
Suite 113, Elmer L. Andersen Library