Ted Lewin Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of typescripts, watercolor and pencil illustrations, correspondence, and other materials related to the creation of picture books and works illustrated and/or written by Ted Lewin.
Dates
- 1972 - 2014
Creator
- Lewin, Ted (Person)
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
Ted Lewin was born May 6, 1935 in Buffalo, NY. A professional wrestler fron 1952-65, his career as an artist and freelance illustrator began after he earned a BFA from the Pratt Institue of Art in 1956. With over one hundred picture book illustration credits as well as a number of self-illustrated books, the author-illustrator is considered one of the most talented in his genre. His works have earned numerous awards. His love of nature and travel has resulted in many titles associated with these subjects.
Biographical Source:
"Ted Lewin." Something About the Author. Vol. 119. Detroit, MI: Gale, 2001.
Extent
28 Linear Feet (16 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection contains original artwork and production material for children's books created by Ted Lewin.
Arrangement
Collection guide arranged alphabetically by publication title.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Ted Lewin.
- Animal ecology -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Animals -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Authors, American -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Authors, American -- 21st century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Boxing -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Children's literature -- Illustrations Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Children's literature, American Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Children's stories, American Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Dangerous animals -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Drawings (visual works) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Habitat (Ecology) -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Horses -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Illustration of books -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Illustration of books -- 21st century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Illustrators -- United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Machu Picchu Site (Peru) -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Manuscripts for publication Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Morocco -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Picture books Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Sketches Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Storytelling -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Working animals -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Wresters -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- watercolors (paintings) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Title
- Ted Lewin Papers, 1972-2014
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Christopher M. True
- Date
- 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- December 3, 2015: Collection reprocessed by Teresa Tjepkes, EAD updated by Teresa Tjepkes.
- May 21, 2018: Added loose material and reprocessed some material to collection by Carter Lynn Thurmond.
- July 2020: Description updated by Caitlin Marineau.
- October 2022: New material added and collection guide updated by Caitlin Marineau.
Collecting Area Details
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