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David Fraser Collection Relating to Henry C. Pitz
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Finding aid created by: MRC
Date: 21 Jul 2010
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Finding aid created by: MRC
Date: 21 Jul 2010
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| Creator: | Fraser, David A. |
| Title: | David Fraser Collection Relating to Henry C. Pitz |
| Dates: | 1951-1953 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Pitz's original pen-and-ink illustration of Long John Silver (with parrot) for a Grosset and Dunlap edition of Treasure Island, and correspondence between Pitz and David C. Fraser relating to Fraser's acquisition of it. |
| 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 |
Henry C. Pitz (1895-1976) was an American illustrator, particularly known for his fine pen and ink work.
David A. Fraser was an attorney in Syracuse, New York and a member of the Fraser Brothers firm. He was a collector of the work of American illustrators.
The David Fraser Collection Relating to Henry C. Pitz consists of letters between Fraser and Pitz about Pitz's illustrations for a Grosset and Dunlap edition of Treasure Island, and Pitz's original artwork for the frontispiece illustration of Long John Silver. The letters also discuss American illustrators and the possibility of a revised edition of Theodore Bolton's American Book Illustrators.
Chronological. The original artwork is at the end.
Access Restrictions:
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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.
Persons
Fraser, David A.
Pitz, Henry C. (Henry Clarence), 1895-1976.
Associated Titles
Treasure Island (book)
Subjects
Illustration of books -- United States.
Illustrators -- United States.
Long John Silver (Fictitious character)
Genres and Forms
Correspondence.
Line drawings.
Occupations
Illustrators.
Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
David Fraser Collection Relating to Henry C. Pitz,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of David Fraser, 1977.
Correspondence
| Correspondence | |||||||||||
| SC 539 | David Fraser / Henry C. Pitz 1951-1953 - includes original pen-and-ink illustration of Long John Silver (with parrot) | ||||||||||