Edward Gorey Collection

Collection

Identifier: EPH 5004

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collections consists of articles, article illustrations, drawings, screenplays, programs, picture postcards, posters, correspondence, and realia.

Dates

undated

Creator

Gorey, Edward, 1925-2000 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright status for collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Biographical / Historical

Edward Gorey, (1925-2000) was an American author and illustrator. Gorey authored numerous works such as "The Gashlycrumb Tinies," "The Doubtful Guest," and "The Wuggly Ump." In addition, Gorey also designed sets and costumes for numerous theater productions and contributed illustrations to a multitude of publications including books and serials.

Extent

9 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection of magazines, clippings, dust jackets, and other ephemera containing illustrations of Edward Gorey. Also includes book catalogs, profiles of Gorey, and reviews of Gorey works.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into five series: I. Articles; II. Miscellaneous Items; III. Coffee Mugs; IV. T-shirts/Sweatshirts; and V. Cards, Stamps, and Buttons.

Subjects

Articles Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Book jackets Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Catalogs (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Clippings (information artifacts) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Drawing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Drawings (visual works) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Illustration of books Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Illustrators Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Magazines (periodicals) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Picture postcards Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Posters Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Programs (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Realia Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Screenplays Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus