Collection ID: LMC 2519
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Summary

Creator:
Maxey, Betty
Abstract:
The Maxey, Betty mss., dates unknown, consist of the artwork and papers of illustrator Doris Elizabeth "Betty" Maxey.
Extent:
0.4 linear foot (1 box)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Maxey, Betty mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Doris Elizabeth "Betty" Maxey, 1928-2004, was born in Chicago, Illinois to John Thomas Jones and Edith Lotte Avery Jones. After graduating from the American Academy of Art in 1946, Maxey worked for Whitaker Guernsey Studios in Chicago and married illustrator Dale Maxey in the early 1950's. From 1961-1976, Maxey was based in London with Artist Partners, then returned to Chicago to work for the Handelan & Petersen Studio. Throughout this time, she worked for a number of magazines, including Women's Realm and Reader's Digest. Maxey is best known for illustrating Enid Blyton's Famous Five series of books from 1967-1991, as well as many Noel Streatfeild books. She also painted for the US Air Force Art Program and the NASA Art Program. Maxey and her husband had two Siamese cats to whom they were very devoted.

Scope and Content:

The collection consists of illustrations, mock-ups, and subject files of illustrator Betty Maxey.

Acquisition information:
Gift: 2005
Arrangement:

The collection is arranged following original order.

Physical location:
Lilly - Stacks; ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility) - Temporary

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

This collection is open for research.

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TERMS OF ACCESS:

Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Maxey, Betty mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
1200 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
(812) 855-2452
liblilly@indiana.edu