CLRC-123 Edgar and Ingri (Mortenson) Parin d'Aulaire Papers Jim Eyer University of Minnesota Libraries 9/2/03
University of Minnesota Libraries Minneapolis, MN 55455
EAD 2002 Validated Finding Aid generated with the aid of a custom FileMaker Pro database developed by the staff of the Children's Literature Research Collections, University of Minnesota Libraries. Many thanks to all the staff and volunteers. 9/2/03 Description is in English Summary Information University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc] d'Aulaire, Edgar and Ingri Parin Edgar and Ingri Parin d'Aulaire paperes 1932-1976 CLRC-123 Collection focuses on the couple's work as illustrators of children's books. Collection contains illustrative material for 12 titles published between 1932-76. Illustrative materials include lithograph illustrations, lithograph prints, illustration proofs, studies, a watercolor sketch, a dummy, and a poster. Collection also contains ten lithograph stones for the title The Terrible Troll-Bird and some miscellaneous artwork consisting of lithographs and a pencil and ink with wash illustration. 3 boxes, 10 lithograph stones See Detailed Descriptions for Each Title Item for Box Locations English Important Information for Users of the Collections Access and Use:

Collection is open for researchers with no restrictions. Registration with the collection is required.

Copyright:

This collection is protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials.

Biographical Sketch

Edgar Parin d'Aulaire was born 9/30/1898 in Munich, Germany. He studied art in Germany and France, including a stint under Henri Matisse, and later worked as a book illustrator in Germany during the 1920s. During his studies in Munich he met the Norwegian-born art student Ingri Mortenson (born Ingrid Mortenson on 12/27/1904 in Konsberg, Norway). They were married in 1925 and immigrated to the United States in 1929. During their long careers the d'Aulaires published over 20 picture books for children beginning with the The Magic Rug in 1931. Several of their early books, such as Ola (1821) and East of the Sun and West of the Moon (1938) deal with Norwegian life and folklore. Critics praised these books and others for the couple's simple, childlike illustrations and northern landscapes. During the 1930s they shifted their interest to American history and in 1939 published Abraham Lincoln , a biography of Lincoln for children. This book won the 1940 Caldecott Medal. They also wrote several other biographies of famous Americans, including George Washington (1936), Pocahontas (1946), and Buffalo Bill (1952). They steeped themselves in the subject and locale of their books, and this showed in their illustrations. Each also brought unique talents to their work: Edgar had a flair for drama and Ingri a sense of humor and a strong understanding of children. In 1970 they were awarded the Regina Medal from the Catholic Library Association for their contribution to children's literature. Ingri died on 10/24/80, and Edgar died on 5/1/86.

Biographical sources: Something About the Author, vol. 5, 24, 47, 66; Children's Literature Review, vol. 21; Twentieth Century Children's Writers, 3rd Ed. pp. 265-266.

Scope and Content

The collection contains illustrative materials for 12 titles published between 1932-76. Materials include lithograph illustrations and prints, illustration proofs, studies, a watercolor sketch, a dummy, and a poster. The collection also contains 10 lithograph stones for the title The Terrible Troll-Bird, and some miscellaneous artwork consisting of lithographs, a birth announcement for one of their sons, and a pencil and ink with wash illustration. The materials are arranged by title.

Indexing Terms

The collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalogue of the University of Minnesota Libraries. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalogue using these headings.

Subjects d'Aulaire, Edgar and Ingri Parin Accession Information:

Part of the collection was given to Dr. Kerlan who in turn donated it to the University of Minnesota. The d'Aulaires gave additional material to the University in 1968, with more placed on permanent loan from 1976-79. Collection is non-circulating, in-house use only. Collection is protected by the Copyright Laws of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all the necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials.

Gift of: d'Aulaire, Edgar and Ingri Parin

Arrangement

Abraham Lincoln, 1939

Buffalo Bill, 1952

Conquest of the Atlantic, The, 1933

Don't Count Your Chicks, 1943

George Washington, 1936

Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths, 1962

Leif the Lucky, 1941

Miscellaneous art,

Ola, 1932

Pocahontas, 1946

Sidsel Longskirt and Solve Suntrap: Two Children of Norway, 1935

Terrible Troll-Bird, The, 1976

Wings for Per, 1944

Collection Contents Abraham Lincoln 1939 MC142 lithograph print illustrations 2 p. Buffalo Bill 1952 MC142 Lithograph illustration for jacket 1 p. Conquest of the Atlantic, The 1933 MC142 Color illustration proof 1 p. MC142 Black and white print 1 p. Don't Count Your Chicks 1943 MC142 Color illustration proof 1 p. George Washington 1936 MC142 Sheet illustration proof 1 p. Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths 1962 MC376 Illustration proofs on 18 sheets 20 p. Leif the Lucky 1941 MC142 35 sheets with 53 pictures, lithograph illustrations 35 p. Miscellaneous art MC142 Lithograph birth announcement for " Per Ola Parin d'Aulaire born March 6, 1939 " 1 p. MC142 Pencil and ink with wash illustration (for Vera Pedersen) 1 p. MC142 Color lithograph print (for Vera Petersen, dated 1944) 1 p. Ola 1932 MC142 Handpulled print in color 1 p. MC142 Illustration proof in black and white 1 p. Pocahontas 1946 MC142, 376 Sheets of lithograph prints 25 p. Sidsel Longskirt and Solve Suntrap: Two Children of Norway 1935 MC142 Watercolor sketch 1 p. MC142 Illustration proofs 11 p. MC142 Pages of illustration proof 3 p. Terrible Troll-Bird, The 1976 MC2 Crayon, ink, pastel, 7 pencil dummy with typescript and text proof 72 p. MC2 Ink and pencil illustration with 3 separations for jacket 1 p. MC2 Lithograph illustration (on 1 lithograph stone) with 4 separations 1 p. MC2 Lithograph illustrations (on 4 lithograph stones) with 3 separations 4 p. MC2 Lithograph illustrations (on 5 lithograph stones) 5 p. MC2 sets (3 sheets each) illustration separations 4 p. MC2 Sheet proof for jacket 1 p. MC2 Sheets lithograph illustrations 13 p. MC2 Lithograph illustrations 5 p. MC2 Lithograph study 1 p. MC2 Poster 1 p. High bay shelves Lithograph stones 10 stones Wings for Per 1944 MC142 Lithograph and watercolor study for end papers 1 p.