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Arnold Spilka Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-1877

Scope and Contents

The collection contains illustrative material for ten titles illustrated by Spilka (some which he also wrote), and includes dummies, illustrations and sketches in a variety of media, some with separations, and double page spreads, some with text overlay.

Dates

  • circa 1960-circa 1970

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

Arnold Spilka was born November 13, 1917, in New York, NY, and followed a career as sculptor, painter, and writer and illustrator of children's books. He died in 2002.

Biographical Source: "Arnold Spilka." Something About the Author. Vol. 6. Detroit, MI: Gale, 1971.

Extent

5 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains illustrative material for ten children's books illustrated by Arnold Spilka.

Arrangement

Collection guide arranged alphabetically by title.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Arnold Spilka.

Title
Arnold Spilka Papers, circa 1960-circa 1970
Status
Completed
Author
Jim Eyer
Date
4-26-05
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • July 2020: Description updated by Caitlin Marineau.

Collecting Area Details

Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area

Contact:
Suite 113, Elmer L. Andersen Library