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Chris Soentpiet Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-1859

Scope and Contents

The collection contains one pencil study for the picture book Silver Packages, written by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Soentpiet.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1997

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 Sketch

Chris Soentpiet (pronounced soon-pete) was born January 3, 1970, in Seoul, Korea. In 1978, he was adopted by an American family in Hawaii. He became an illustrator and author of childrens' books. His illustrations have been praised as warm, detailed, and lively. His work has received a number of awards and honors.

Biographical Source: "Chris Soentpiet." Something About the Author. Vol. 97. Detroit, MI: Gale, 1998.

Extent

1 Item

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains one pencil study for a children's book illustrated by Soentpiet.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Chris Soentpiet.

Title
Chris Soentpiet Papers, circa 1997
Status
Completed
Author
Jim Eyer
Date
2005
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2017: Item reboxed and finding aid updated by Caitlin Marineau

Collecting Area Details

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