Philadelphia Area Archives

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Atha Tehon papers, 1929-2012 (inclusive) 1970-2012 (bulk)

Extent:: 11.5 linear feet (30 boxes and 8 oversized folders)
Abstract:: Atha Tehon (1926-2012) was a children's book designer and art director at Dial Books for Young Readers for thirty years and a freelance designer. This collection documents Tehon's life and career in the field of children's book publishing through correspondence, professional papers, project files on children's books, artwork, and awards.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Ben Wolf collection of material relating to The Appeal of Prints, by Carl Zigrosser, 1970 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear_foot (1 box and 1 oversized folder)
Abstract:: This collection consists of design work completed by artist Ben Wolf (1914-1996) for The Appeal of Prints, by Carl Zigrosser. Included are a few letters to Wolf from the printer, Richard W. Taylor, dust jacket designs and mockups, galley proofs, and mockups of the book.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

John C. Winston Company book jacket album, 1947-1955 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box (0.2 linear foot)
Abstract:: An album comprised of dust jackets of books published by the John C. Winston Company spanning the years from 1947 to 1955.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]