Loretta Lustig Papers
Scope and Contents
The Loretta Lustig Papers contain original artwork for various children’s books illustrated by the creator. The majority of the works are different types of color (paint, markers, etc.) on paper. There are also some works of art not related to children’s literature, including commissioned works, some sketches and personal art. This collection also contains some finished materials (books, dust jackets, pamphlets, etc.).
Dates
- 1972-2002, Undated
Creator
- Lustig, Loretta (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
Loretta Lustig was an illustrator of children’s books and a graduate of the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. She was born in New York City and lived in Brooklyn.
Extent
4.7 Cubic Feet (6 boxes total: 5 flat art boxes, 1 legal sized Hollinger box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains original artwork as well as prints and final copies of some work. There is art from the creator’s work as a children’s book illustrator as well as art from her personal life.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by category (“children’s work” and “other work”) and then alphabetically by title/subject
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Jennifer J. Sewall
- Animals -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Artists -- Juvenile fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Children's literature -- Illustrations Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Children's literature -- Illustrations 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
- Women artists Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Source
- Sewall, Jennifer J. (Donor, Person)
- Title
- Loretta Lustig Papers, 1972-2002
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Kristell Benson
- Date
- January 19, 2017
- 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
