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Will Nickless papers , 1916-1964
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nickless, Will
- Title
- Will Nickless papers
- Dates
- 1916-1964 (inclusive)19161964
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 container)
- Collection Number
- Ax 863
- Summary
- Will B. Nickless (1902-1979) was greatly known for his illustrations of characters from English classics. The collection includes various sketches, watercolor paintings, ink drawings, Christmas cards, and one letter.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Will Nickless (1902-1979) is a self-made man with a great variety of talents and interests. He began illustrating when he was fourteen and has pursued a career as a professional illustrator as well as printer and writer. Mr. Nickless follows a traditional style and seems to have been involved mostly with portrayals of characters from English Classics. He did the illustrations for the works of H. Rider Haggard, and through the Kathleen Boland Studio; he has illustrated various educational works for early grades. While Mr. Nickless cannot be classified as innovative, his work does reflect a certain wit and humor that makes it quite appealing.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection includes various sketches, watercolor paintings, ink drawings, Christmas cards, and one letter. The original sketches in the collection are complete with working notes from Nickless.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Will Nickless Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Children's literature, English--Illustrations
- English literature--Illustrations
- Illustration of books--20th century
- Illustrators
Personal Names
- Nickless, Will
Form or Genre Terms
- Book illustrations
- Sketchbooks
