Edwin Burdette Tunis (1897–1973) was an American painter, mural artist, book illustrator, radio announcer, actor, theater set designer and author.[1]
As a children's writer Tunis was one runner-up for the Newbery Medal in 1962. He also won the Thomas A. Edison Foundation Children's Book Award for special excellence in portraying America's past.[1]
He wrote and illustrated several books, including: Oars, Sails, and Steam: A Picture Book of Ships; Weapons; Wheels; Colonial Living; and Indians.
Early life
editTunis was born in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, on December 8, 1897.[1] He grew up moving a lot because his father's job was installing steam engines at factories all over the country.[1]
As an adult he lived most of his life in Maryland.
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Tunis, Edwin, 1897-1973. NWDA (1897 - 1973) Biographical History", "Social Networks and Archival Content Project", IATH, University of Virginia; UC Berkeley School of Information; California Digital Library; http://socialarchive.iath.virginia.edu/xtf/view?docId=tunis-edwin-1897-1973-cr.xml##
External links
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- Guide to the Edwin Tunis Papers 1951–1973 at the University of Oregon
- Edwin Tunis at Library of Congress, with 32 library catalog records
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