"Gabriel Churchkitten" and "Peter Churchmouse," Drawings by Margo Austin, March 1-31, 1943
Scope and Contents
An exhibition of 97 art objects including drawings, books, and advertising materials and photographs by American artist Margo Austin from her children’s books ""Gabriel Churchkitten"" and ""Peter Churchmouse.”
The exhibition records span two folders and include planning correspondence and registration receipts.
Dates
- Creation: March 1-31, 1943
Creator
- Austin, Margot, 1907-1990 (Artist, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
At this time, the exhibition records are unavailable to the public and will only be made available to FAMSF staff upon request.
Biographical / Historical
Margo Austin was an American children's book illustrator born on September 18, 1907. She was born in Portland, Oregon and attended the National Academy of Design in New York. She illustrated many children's books and contributed to magazines including Jack and Jill Magazine. Among her many books was a series about small animals in the church of Parson Pease-Porridge, beginning with E. P. Dutton's 1941 publication of Peter Churchmouse. Her book Gabriel Churchkitten was made into an animated film short in 1944. Ms. Austin died on June 25, 1990 at her home in New Fairfield, Connecticut.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margot_Austin
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (The exhibition records span two folders.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
An exhibition of 97 art objects including drawings, books, and advertising materials and photographs by American artist Margo Austin from her children’s books. The exhibition records span two folders.
Arrangement
The materials are separated by content and type and organized chronologically.
Cultural context
Occupation
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Archives Repository
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
San Francisco California 94118 USA