- Repository:
- Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection
- Call Number:
- FLP.CLRC.COOKE
- Creator:
- Cooke, Donald Ewin, 1916-
- Title:
- Donald Ewin Cooke papers
- Date [inclusive]:
- 1947-1956
- Extent:
- 1.67 Linear feet
- Language:
- English
- Abstract:
- Donald Cooke was a Philadelphia-area children’s book author and illustrator and the founder of the Edraydo publishing house. The Donald Ewin Cooke papers include original art for
Sorcerer’s Apprentice (1947), a character doll and book jacket final art for
The Silver Horn of Robin Hood (1956), and the final art by Henry Clarence Pitz for the
Valley of Rebellion book jacket.
- Cite as:
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[Description and date of item], [Box and folder number], Donald Ewin Cooke papers, circa 1947-1956, Free Library of Philadelphia, Children’s Literature Research Collection.
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Donald Ewin Cooke was born in Philadelphia on August 5, 1916. Other than his time as a correspondent for
Yank during World War II, Cooke spent his entire life in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. He studied at the Philadelphia Museum School of Art (now University of the Arts) and later worked at a number of Philadelphia publishing houses before founding Edraydo (later Haverford House) in 1960.
Cooke primarily wrote history and historical fiction for older children. He illustrated his own books as well as some adaptations, including
Sorcerer’s Apprentice (1947). His illustrations were chiefly pen and ink or watercolor, and Cooke also produced greeting cards and fine art prints. He considered himself an amateur historian and studied American history in order to write books like
The Romance of Capitalism (1958) and
Marvels of American Industry (1962). Cooke published more than twenty books, mostly for Winston Publishing or Hammond World Atlas Corporation. He died in Philadelphia on August 17, 1985.
Bibliography:
“Donald Ewin Cooke.”
Contemporary Authors Online. Detroit: Gale, 2003.
Something About the Author, vol. 2.
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The Donald Ewin Cooke papers consist of lettering and twelve pen and ink illustrations for
Sorcerer’s Apprentice (1947), a character doll and book jacket final art for
The Silver Horn of Robin Hood (1956), and the final art by Henry Clarence Pitz for the
Valley of Rebellion book jacket.
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This collection is arranged in three series, alphabetically by title: 1. The Silver Horn of Robin Hood; 2. Sorcerer's Apprentice; and 3. Valley of Rebellion: A Story of America's First Armed Revolt Against British Authority. Within each series, illustrations are arranged in the order in which they appear in the published book.
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- Publication Information:
- Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection
- Finding Aid Author:
- Finding aid prepared by Garrett Boos
- Sponsor:
- The processing of this collection was made possible through generous funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, administered through the Council on Library and Information Resources’ “Cataloging Hidden Special Collections and Archives” Project.
- Access Restrictions:
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This collection is open to researchers by appointment; please contact the Curator.
- Use Restrictions:
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The right of access to material does not imply the right of publication. Permission for reprinting, reproduction, or extensive quotation from the rare books, manuscripts, prints, or drawings must be obtained through written application, stating the use to be made of the material. The reader bears the responsibility for any possible infringement of copyright laws in the publication of such material. A reproduction fee will be charged if the material is to be reproduced in a commercial publication.
- Immediate Source of Acquisition:
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Gift of Donald Ewin Cooke, 1958-1976.
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University of Minnesota: Donald Edwin Cooke Papers, 1955-1956, CLRC-1231.
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Form/Genre(s)
- Character dolls
- Drawings (visual works)
- Illustrations
- Watercolors (paintings)
Personal Name(s)
- Cooke, Donald Ewin, 1916-
- Pitz, Henry Clarence, 1895-1976
Subject(s)
- Children's authors--20th century
- Children's literature--20th century
- Illustrated children's books--20th century
- Illustration of books--20th century
- Robin Hood (Legendary character)
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| The Silver Horn of Robin Hood, 1956 | Box | Object |
| Final art for book jacket, pen and ink and watercolor on paper Housed with Children's Literature Research Collection original framed artwork.
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| Character doll of Robin Hood, circa 1956 | 2
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| Sorcerer's Apprentice, 1947 | Box | Folder | Object |
| Final art for end papers, pen and ink on board | 1
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| Final art for title page and pages 13 and 17, pen and ink on board Housed with Children's Literature Research Collection original framed artwork.
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| Preliminary lettering for page 2, pen and ink on board | 1
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| Final art for pages 3, 7, 14, 15, and 30, pen and ink on board | 1
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| Final art for page 5, pen and ink on board | 1
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| Final art for page 23, pen and ink on board | 1
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| Final art for page 25, pen and ink on board | 1
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| Final art for page 27, pen and ink on board | 1
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| Final art for page 31, pen and ink on board | 1
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| Final art for page 35, pen and ink on board | 1
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| Final art for pages 37 and 55, pen and ink on board | 1
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| Final art for pages 43 and 49, pen and ink on board |
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| Final art for pages 45 and 53, pen and ink on board | 1
| 11
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| Valley of Rebellion: A Story of America's First Armed Revolt Against British Authority, 1955 | Box | Folder |
| Final art for book jacket, gouache on board | 1
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