Jean Marzollo Collection of Mary Greenwalt

Collection

Identifier: 2006-0181

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The forty-four illustrations cover a range of subjects depicting the lives of famous composers from childhood to later life. The twenty-two identified illustrations were used in seven books. Some of the illustrations show corrections made in white paint or with corrections pasted on, with some annotations in pencil. The books received in the donation have been catalogued and are available through the online catalogue.

Dates

1936-1946

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use and Copyright Information

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/History

Mary Greenwalt was an illustrator of works celebrating the lives of famous composers: Edvard Grieg, Johann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, Ludwig Beethoven, and others. Books included music, black & white illustrations, and historical fiction.

Extent

3 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Mary Greenwalt Papers include forty-four illustrations of her works on the lives of famous composers published between 1936 and 1946. Twenty-two illustrations have been identified as to the books in which they appeared; twenty-two remain unconnected to published works.

Arrangement

The illustrations are arranged in a single series.

Provenance

The Mary Greenwalt Papers were donated by Jean Marzollo, noted children's literature author and illustrator who has donated the Jean Marzollo Papers as well. Ms. Marzollo is the author of the popular I Spy series in addition to many other works for children.

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.

Titles Received in Donation

Deucher, Sybil, Edvard Grieg: Boy of the Northland. (New York : E. P. Dutton Co., Inc., 1946). First edition. ---

Wheeler, Opal and Sybil Deucher, Curtain Calls for Franz Schubert: A Musical Play for children. (New York : E. P. Dutton Co., Inc., 1941). First edition. ---

Wheeler, Opal and Sybil Deucher, Curtain Calls for Joseph Haydn and Sebastian Bach: Musical Plays for children. (New York : E. P. Dutton Co., Inc., 1939). First edition. ---

Wheeler, Opal and Sybil Deucher, Curtain Calls for Wolfgang Mozart: A Musical Play for children. (New York : E. P. Dutton Co., Inc., 1941). First edition. ---

Wheeler, Opal and Sybil Deucher, Franz Schubert and his Merry Friends. (New York : E. P. Dutton Co., Inc., 1939). First edition. ---

Wheeler, Opal and Sybil Deucher, Joseph Haydn: the Merry little Peasant. (New York : E. P. Dutton Co., Inc., 1936). First edition. ---

Wheeler, Opal, Ludwig Beethoven and the Chiming Tower Bells. (New York : E. P. Dutton Co., Inc., 1942). First edition. ---

Wheeler, Opal and Sybil Deucher, Mozart, the Wonder Boy. (New York : E. P. Dutton Co., Inc., 1941). “New edition, with Music supplement.” --- Wheeler, Opal and Sybil Deucher, Sebastian Bach: the Boy from Thuringia. (New York : E. P. Dutton Co., Inc., 1943).