Extensive collection of artwork created by Judith Kerr during the course of her life and career. The collection includes early artwork created by Kerr during her childhood and her time at art school; artwork for two unpublished books for children; sketches and preparatory material; finished artwork for 24 of her published titles for children; a manuscript draft of one of her published titles, 'A Small Person Far Away', as well as manuscript notes for 'The Other Way Round' [republished as 'Bombs on Aunt Dainty']; and copies of several of her published books.
Judith Kerr Collection
Archive Collection
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- ReferenceGB 1840 JK
- Dates of Creationc 1932-2007
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish , French , German , Chinese
- Physical Description8 artwork boxes, 3 archive boxes + 2 O/S folders
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Created by Judith Kerr during the course her life and career.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged as follows:
JK/01 Early and unpublished work
JK/02 Sketches
JK/03 Published work
JK/04 Printed books
This reflects the arrangement of material at the time of deposit.
Access Information
Accessible to all researchers, by appointment only.
Custodial History
Deposited on long-term loan with Seven Stories by the creator in 2008.