David Spohn Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection contains original artwork, typescripts, contracts, and dummies for four titles written and illustrated by David Spohn.
Dates
- 1989-1997, undated
Creator
- Spohn, David (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
David Spohn was born in 1948 and grew up in Chicago. In addition to his work as a children's book creator, Spohn has worked as a printmaker, art director, and book designer. He currently lives in Minnesota and primarily focuses his time on fine art prints. His work can be found at www.quarryroadpress.com.
Extent
1 Cubic Feet (1 hollinger box, 1 flat art box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The David Spohn papers contain production material and illustrations from four books by David Spohn.
Arrangement
Collection guide arranged alphabetically by title, with miscellaneous material at the end.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of David Spohn
- Authors, American -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Camping -- 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
- Drawings (visual works) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Fathers and sons -- 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
- Nature stories Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Picture books Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- David Spohn Papers, 1989-1997, undated
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Caitlin Marineau
- Date
- August 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- June 2020: Description updated by Caitlin Marineau.
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area
