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Anderson, C. W. (Clarence William), 1891-1971

 Person

Biography

Clarence William Anderson (1891–1971), born in Wahoo, Nebraska, and known professionally as C.W. Anderson, was an author and illustrator of children's books. Anderson had an interest in horses and drawing. When he wasn't out riding horses, he was drawing them, taking great interest in their bone structure and conformation. Anderson started his career by illustrating for other authors, but eventually began developing texts to accompany his realistic and lively black and white drawings. He is best known for his "Billy and Blaze" book series.

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Join Now!, 1925-11-08

 Item
Identifier: 2006.012 OVRSZ 5
Scope and Contents

A two page newspaper insert starting with a nurse holding her left hand up and proclaiming "The Red Cross serves humanity." On the verso is a photographic nontage of seven photographs, and several line drawing showing The American Red Cross in action.

Dates: Publication: 1925-11-08