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Name |
Winter, Virginia |
Born |
Dec. 11, 1925 |
Birthplace |
Lafayette, Indiana |
Places of residence |
Moved to Chicago in 1943 |
Occupation |
Writer and Illustrator Worked at J. Walter Thompson advertising agency from 1943 - 1947; then freelanced in a variety of advertising media. Began illustrating children's books in 1962, working for Humpty Dumpty and other magazines and publishing houses. Won award from the American Institute of Graphic Arts and earned a permanent place in the Kerian Collection of children's books at the University of Minnesota. Lived at 333 Crescent Drive in Lake Bluff from 1951 to 2006. |
Role |
Writer |
Publications |
Wrote and illustrated 47 books |
Spouse |
Munroe Winter - m. 1951 |
Children |
Two Children |
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