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Alfred Henry Forrester Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-835

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one black and white illustration of Tom Thumb. It is unknown if it appeared in publication.

Dates

  • Creation: undated

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

Alfred Henry Forrester (1804-1872) was an English author, artist, and cartoonist. He illustrated several books written by his brother, Charles Robert Forrester. During the years 1827-1844 they jointly used the pseudonym Alfred Crowquill. After that time it was used by Alfred Henry Forrester alone.

Extent

1 item

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of one black ink drawing by Forrester.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Dr. Irvin Kerlan.

Title
Alfred Henry Forrester collection, undated
Status
Completed
Author
Larry Peterson, August 2004
Date
8/3/2004
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • May 2023: Collection reprocessed and collection guide updated by Caitlin Marineau.

Collecting Area Details

Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area

Contact:
Suite 113, Elmer L. Andersen Library