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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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| Title: | Palmer Cox Collection |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1893-1969 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Original artwork by Cox (sketch of brownie), inscribed to Olive DeGolia; proofs for cover and article from 1969 issue of The Courier (SU library publication) about Cox and his creation of the mischievous creatures known as brownies. Also includes photographs of Olive DeGolia (of Syracuse, New York), age 4, for whom the sketch was done. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Palmer Cox (1840-1924) was a Canadian author and illustrator, best known for his invention of the mischievous creatures known as Brownies. Cox wrote and drew numerous verses, stories and cartoons about the Brownies. Olive DeGolia, then age 4, was a resident of Syracuse, New York.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Palmer Cox Collection contains original artwork by Cox (sketch of a brownie) inscribed to Olive DeGolia and several photographs of Olive, age 4. Also included are proofs for the cover and an article from a 1969 issue of the Syracuse Library publication The Courier, about Cox and his creation of the Brownies.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advanced notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.
Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
Related Material
Additional artwork by Palmer Cox may be found in the Howes Norris, Jr. Cartoon Autograph Collection.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Palmer Cox Collection,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Sketch and photograph reproductions, gift of Olive DeGolia, 1968 or 1969. Courier items transfer from Mayfield.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 7 Jan 2010
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