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Katherine Milhous and Frances Lichten papers, 1903-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:
40.14 linear feet
Abstract:
This is a collection of the manuscripts, illustrations, and papers of Katherine Milhous, and the papers of Frances Lichten. Katherine Milhous manuscript materials include drafts, dummies, proofs, notes, finished art, color separations, and other production materials for her children’s books. Her papers include artwork in various media, correspondence, lecture notes, itineraries, scrapbooks, publicity materials, books, photographs, and subject files. There are also 18 model houses Milhous made for the Works Progress Administration. Frances Lichten materials include correspondence, a small amount of family history material, two albums of photographs and letters from Milhous and Lichten's 1925-1926 trip to Europe, and copies of brochures and small volumes illustrated by Lichten.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]

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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]