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Ilse Plume Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-2271

Scope and Contents

The collection contains colored pencil illustrations for two titles illustrated by Plume, as well as some additional proofs, correspondence, clippings, and reviews.

Dates

  • circa 1981-1994

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

Illustrator Ilse Plume was born in Dresden, Germany, before her family moved to the United States, where she earned a BFA and MFA from Drake University. She received a Caldecott Honor for her first book, The Bremen Town Musicians, in 1980. She lives in Massachusetts.

Extent

.4 Cubic Feet (1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Contains illustrations for two titles, plus reviews, clippings, and other miscellaneous material.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Ilse Plume

Title
Ilse Plume Papers, circa 1981-1994
Status
Completed
Author
Caitlin Marineau
Date
June 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

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