Robert Andrew Parker Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1997-0153

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The collection contains original artwork for one book, Aunt Skilly and the Stranger. Dodd Call No. C 1187

Dates

1996

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

Born in 1927 in New Jersey, Robert Andrew Parker is the illustrator of over forty children's books. His work has been recognized with several prizes: 1970 Caldecott Honor for Pop Corn and Ma Goodness by Edna Mitchell Preston, 1972 American Institute of Graphics Arts Book Show for Liam's Catch by Dorothy Parker and a 1982 American Library Association Notable Book award for The Whistling Skeleton edited by John Bierhorst.

Extent

2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Born in 1927 in New Jersey, Parker is the illustrator of over forty children's books. Parker currently lives in Connecticut.

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: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Children's literature Subject Source: Fast
Illustrated children's books Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Illustration of books Subject Source: Fast
Illustrators Subject Source: Fast
Painters Subject Source: Fast
Works of Art Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus