Loretta Krupinski Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1997-0116

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The collection contains original and final artwork, sketches, correspondence, proofs, layouts, book dummies, illustrations, and galleys for twenty-three books illustrated by Loretta Krupinski.

Dates

1990-2002

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

Loretta Krupinski trained at the School of Art at Syracuse University. She worked in illustration and graphic design and was an editorial illustrator for Newsday. She is both a marine artist and an author/illustrator of twenty-nine books for children.

Published Works

Author/Illustrator

Best friends, Loretta Krupinski, 1998

Bluewater journal: the voyage of the Sea Tiger, Loretta Krupinski, 1995

Celia's island journal, Celia Thaxter, Loretta Krupinski, 1992

Heidi, Johanna Spyri, Loretta Krupinski, 1996

Lost in the fog, Irving Bacheller, Loretta Krupinski, 1990

New England scrapbook: a journey through poetry, prose, and pictures, Loretta Krupinski, 2002

Illustrator

Dear Rebecca, winter is here, Jean Craighead George, 1993

Fabulous frogs, Linda Glaser, 1999

How a seed grows, Helene J. Jordan, 1992

The Irish Cinderlad, Shirley Climo, 1996

Mouse of my heart: a treasury of sense and nonsense, Margaret Wise Brown, 2001

The Old ladies who liked cats, Carol Greene, 1991

The Runaway Christmas toy, Linda Hayward, 1994

Sailing to the sea, Mary Claire Helldorfer, 1991

The Story of Christmas, Barbara Cooney, 1995

Tiny green thumbs, C.Z. Guest, 2000

The Velveteen rabbit, or, How toys become real, Margery Williams, 1996

A Visit from St. Nicholas and Santa Mouse too!, Clement C. Mouse, 1998

Where is that cat?, Carol Greene, 1999

Why do leaves change color?, Betsy Maestro, 1994

Wonderful worms, Linda Glaser, 1992

Extent

19.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection contains original and final artwork, sketches, correspondence, proofs, layouts, book dummies, illustrations, and galleys for twenty-three books illustrated by Loretta Krupinski.

Arrangement

Research photographs and slides have been separated. The collection is arranged chronologically by publication date, although an alphabetical list of titles illustrated and/or authored by Krupinski is also included for cross reference.

Series I: Book Art (1991-2001)

Series II: Research Photographs (undated [1991-2001])

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated in March 1997 by Ms. Krupinski. An addition to the collection was made in 2001.

Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of materials pertaining to children's literature and associated artwork. For detailed information on these collections please contact the curator or ask at the Reading Room desk.

Subjects

Artists Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Authors Subject Source: Fast
Authors, American Subject Source: Fast
Children's literature Subject Source: Fast
Children's poetry Subject Source: Fast
Connecticut (state) Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Galley proofs Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Illustrated children's books Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Illustrations (layout features). Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Illustrators Subject Source: Fast
Illustrators Subject Source: Fast
Monographs Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Notes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Painters Subject Source: Fast
Photocopies Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Photographs Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Publications (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Sketches Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Twentieth century. Subject Source: Fast
Typescripts Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Women artists Subject Source: Fast
Works of Art Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
manuscripts (document genre) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus