Jo Polseno Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection contains illustrative materials for two children's books illustrated by Jo Posano, including illustrations, separations, and proofs.
Dates
- circa 1978-1979
Creator
- Polseno, Jo (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 Sketch
Jo Polseno writes and illustrates children's books. He received his art education at Whitney Art School and at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Marseilles, France.
Biographical Source:
"Jo Polseno."Something About the Author. Vol. 17. Detroit, MI: Gale, 1979.
Extent
2 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Jo Polseno's papers include artwork and related material for two children's books illustrated by Jo Posano.
Arrangement
Collection guide arranged alphabetically by title.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection is a gift from Jo Polseno.
- Children's literature -- Illustrations Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Color separation (technique) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Drawings (visual works) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Illustration of books -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Illustrators -- United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Picture books Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Snails -- Juvenile literature Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Swans -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- watercolors (paintings) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Title
- Jo Polseno Papers, circa 1978-1979
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Lois Steer
- Date
- March 2005
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- October 2020: Description updated by Caitlin Marineau.
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area
