John Groth collection of Gone with the Wind illustrations, 1963-1973

Summary

Creator:
Groth, John, 1908-1988
Date:
1963-1973
Extent:
0.2 Linear Feet 2 oversize folders
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

John Groth collection of Gone with the Wind illustrations, MS 1125. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of Gone with the Wind illustrations from the 1960s and 1970s. John Groth was commissioned by the Heritage Press to illustrate a new edition of Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the wind; prints of these drawings are included in this collection.

There is a large mounted ink sketch of protagonist Scarlett from Gone With the Wind and other in a wagon pulled by an ox.

In addition, there is an original sketch of horse and rider dated "Athens 2/20/73" dedicated "To Special Collections Dept. University of Georgia Libraries." Three prints of Eskimos, two exhibition brochures, and two photographs of Groth on his visit to the University of Georgia are also present. Collectively, there are 32 sketches depicting horses, street scenes, and parties.

Biographical / historical:

Native Chicagoan John Groth became the first Art Director for Esquire magazine in 1933. Over the years he became one of the most accomplished and best known American illustrators.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

John Groth collection of Gone with the Wind illustrations, MS 1125. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.