Nils Hogner papers , 1939-1970

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hogner, Nils, 1893-1969
Title
Nils Hogner papers
Dates
1939-1970 (inclusive)
Quantity
6.5 linear feet, (7 containers)  :  1 manuscript box, 1 record storage box, 1 oversize flat box, 4 solandar cases
Collection Number
Ax 717
Summary
Nils Hogner (1893-1969) was a muralist and book illustrator who specialized in the illustration of nature books. The collection contains correspondence, original illustrations, manuscripts by Hogner and Dorothy Childs Hogner and others.
Repository
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

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Nils Hogner (1893-1969) was born in Whiteville, Massachusetts, and educated at schools and academies of art in the United States and abroad. He was a muralist and book illustrator, specializing in the illustration of nature books.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains correspondence, original illustrations, manuscripts by Hogner and Dorothy Childs Hogner and others.

The correspondence contains letters from Alfred A. Knopf, Inc, 1963.

The illustrated manuscripts by Hogner, Dorothy Childs Hogner and others are organized by work and include drafts, proofs, galleys, sketch books, and final drafts.

The 1973 addendum contains incoming and outgoing correspondence and illustrated manuscripts by Hogner and Dorthy Childs Hogner.

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Authors, American--20th century
  • Illustration of books--United States--20th century
  • Illustrators--United States
  • Natural history illustrators--United States
  • Women authors, American--20th century

Personal Names

  • Hogner, Dorothy Childs
  • Hogner, Dorothy Childs
  • Hogner, Nils, 1893-1969
  • Hogner, Nils, 1893-1969

Corporate Names

  • Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Book illustrations
  • Botanical illustrations
  • Correspondence
  • Manuscripts for publication
  • Sketchbooks