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Holling Clancy Holling papers , 1955-1956
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Holling, Holling Clancy
- Title
- Holling Clancy Holling papers
- Dates
- 1955-1956 (inclusive)19551956
- Quantity
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0.5 linear feet, (1 container)
- Collection Number
- Ax 304
- Summary
- H.C. Holling (1900-1973) was an author and illustrator born in Henrietta, Michigan and educated at the Chicago Art Institute. The collection consists of manuscripts, correspondence, and publicity material. A majority of the collection constitutes the manuscripts of Pagoo.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public.
Collection must be used in Special Collections & University Archives Reading Room.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Holling Clancy Holling (1900-1973) was born in Jackson County, Michigan, and graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1923. He then worked in a taxidermy department of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago and spent time working in anthropology under Dr. Ralph Linton. During this period, he married Lucille Webster and within a year of their marriage, he accepted a position as art instructor on the first University World Cruise, sponsored by New York University. For many years, Holling C. Holling dedicated much of his time and interest to making books for children.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Holling Clancy Holling papers consist of manuscripts, correspondence, and publicity material. A majority of manuscripts and correspondence in the collection are limited to the book Pagoo.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Holling Clancy Holling Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American--20th century
- Children's literature, American--Authorship
- Hermit crabs--Juvenile literature
- Illustrated children's books--United States--Specimens
- Illustrators--United States
Personal Names
- Holling, Holling Clancy
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Mock-ups
