Randolph Caldecott Letter, 1881
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886.
- Abstract:
- Letter from English artist and illustrator Randolph Caldecott.
- Extent:
- 1 folder (SC)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Randolph Caldecott Letter,
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Randolph Caldecott Letter consists of a single short letter from the British artist and illustrator to a Miss Marianne Howse, giving his permission for her to make and sell copies of his illustrations to raise money for "the sick & needy." The notepaper bears the letterhead of the Caldecotts' home, Wybourns.
- Biographical / historical:
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Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886) was an English artist and illustrator, best known for his work in children's books. The prestigious Caldecott Medal, awarded each year since 1937 for "most distinguished American picture book for children," is named for him.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase, date unknown.
- Arrangement:
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Single item.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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- Terms of access:
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Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
- Preferred citation:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Randolph Caldecott Letter,
- Location of this collection:
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Special Collections Research CenterSyracuse University LibrariesBird Library, Room 600Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
- Contact:
- 315.443.2697scrc@syr.edu