Lee J. Ames papers , 1953-1965

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Ames, Lee J.
Title
Lee J. Ames papers
Dates
1953-1965 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.75 linear feet, (1 container)
Collection Number
Ax 727
Summary
Lee Ames (1921-) is an illustrator for "how-to-draw" and children's books, and he has worked on animated films for Walt Disney Studios. The collection includes books illustrated by Ames, both dust jackets and chapter illustrations.
Repository
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

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.

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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

Lee Judah Ames is an illustrator and writer of children's and how-to-draw books. He was born in New York City, and decided early in his childhood that becoming a book illustrator was the life for him. After high school, Ames was hired to work for Walt Disney. He later enlisted in the military and served as a second lieutenant during World War II.

Early on in his illustrating career, Lee J. Ames was selected over a list of well-recognized illustrators to illustrate Samuel Hopkins Adams' book, The Pony Express. From there, his career grew rapidly and he was hired on to do six more books in the series. He has completed many Westerns, biographies, Boy Scout books, Girl Scout books, textbooks, Golden Books, and how-to books. He has authored many of his own books, most of these being how-to-draw books.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains illustrations for four specific titles. The book The Quest of Captain Cook is well represented. Each folder displays his unique style of artistry, and there are a few different forms of media in use.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Children's literature, American--Illustrations
  • Illustrators--United States

Form or Genre Terms

  • Book illustrations