Chris Gall Papers
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of pencil sketches, page proofs, reference images, typescripts, and correspondence for several children's books written and/or illustrated by Chris Gall.
Dates
- 2005-circa 2009
Creator
- Gall, Chris (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
Chris Gall was born in 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio, and received his B.F.A. from the University of Arizona. A graphic artist, illustrator, muralist, and author, Gall has worked at as an art director, adjunct professor, and stand-up comedian. His illustrations have been published in a number of periodicals, including the New York Times, Time, and Business Week. America the Beautifulwas the first children's book that Gall illustrated, and was partially inspired by the discovery that the patriotic poem was written by a distant ancestor. He also self-illustrated picture books for children and won a number of awards for his work. He currently lives in Tuscon, Arizona.
Biographical source:
"Chris Gall." Something About the Author. Vol. 176. Detroit, MI: Gale, 2007.
Extent
.44 Cubic Feet (1 flat box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection consists of production material for several children's books written and/or illustrated by Chris Gall.
Arrangement
Collection guide arranged alphabetically by published title.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Chris Gall.
- American poetry Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Authors, American -- 21st century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Beaches -- 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
- Fishes -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Humorous stories 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
- Mars (Planet) -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Science fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Sketches Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- prints (visual works) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Subtitle
- Chris Gall papers, 2005-circa 2008
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- CLRC Staff
- Date
- 2010
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- April 2023: Collection reprocessed and collection guide updated by Caitlin Marineau.
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area
