Clarence Jonk Papers
Scope and Contents
The Clarence Jonk papers contain production material for three children's books written by Clarence Jonk, including page proofs and drafts. The bulk of the collection is illustrative material for the three titles, hired out by Jonk: two are illustrated by Newell R. Minick (Old Angus the Unhappy Baker and Ma Poos and the Fabulous Whimplegoose, and one is illustrated by Hugh Berta with hand-lettering by Minick (Jimmy, a Little Pup.
Dates
- circa 1959
Creator
- Jonk, Clarence, 1906- (Author, Person)
- Minick, Newell R. (Illustrator, Person)
- Berta, Hugh (Illustrator, 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
Clarence Jonk was born July 16, 1906, near Raymond, Minnesota. He studied at the University of Minnesota and the University of Texas. He worked a variety of jobs before becoming a writer, including as a riverman, carpenter, and farmer. In 1945 he became a full time writer, and an inventor of toys and games.
Biographical Source:
"Clarence Jonk (1906-)." Something About the Author. Vol. 10. Detroit, MI: Gale, 1976.
Extent
2 folders
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection contains proofs, typescripts, and original illustrations by Hugh Berta and Newell R. Minick for three titles written by Clarence Jonk.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Clarence Jonk.
- Authors, American -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Cats -- Juvenile fiction 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
- Color separation (technique) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Dogs -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Farms -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Illustration of books -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Illustrators -- United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Manuscripts for publication Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Picture books Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Scotland -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- paintings (visual works) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Title
- Clarence Jonk Papers, circa 1959
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jim Eyer
- Date
- 2003
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- July 2018: Collection reprocessed and finding aid updated by Caitlin Marineau
Collecting Area Details
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