Tod, Richard, fl 1901-1917 (Children's book illustrator and author)
Dates
- Existence: fl 1901 - 1917
Biography
Richard Tod was a prolific children's book author and illustrator who settled in Newport-on-Tay after moving from Edinburgh to Dundee. Richard was active between 1901 and 1917, and was a contemporary and friend of George Houston and Robert Hope. He would write under his own name or sometimes under the pen name 'Uncle Jack'. His daughter, Alison Douglas Tod, was a Children's book author and illustrator as well, and was active in the 1940s.
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Booklet entitled "Beyond the White Forest", early 20th century
This is an unbound draft of a storybook written and illustrated by Richard Tod. The stories contain popular storybook characters such as Humpty Dumpty, Little Bo Peep and Robin Hood. The drawings include what was known as a "golliwog", a character created in 1895 by Florence Kate Upton that was popular until the 1960s-70s but was later perceived as a racist caricature.
Richard Tod / "Uncle Jack" Typescripts, early 20th century
This file contains draft poems written by Richard Tod. Some of the poems include the Scottish folkloric creature, the brownie. Also, there is a handwritten draft of a story entitled "Cast Adrift: A North Sea Adventure". The drawings include what was known as a "golliwog", a character created in 1895 by Florence Kate Upton that was popular until the 1960s-70s but was later perceived as a racist caricature.
Rough Sketches for a Christmas Book, early 20th century
This file contains pencil and painted drawings by Richard Tod. The illustrations are for "Witcherley Ways, A Christmas Tale", which was written by Margaret Oliphant (1828-1897). The story was printed originally in Blackwood's Magazine in January 1857 but reprinted in Tales from Blackwood, New Series Volume 10.
Typescript of scenario adapted from the story entitled "Beyond the White Forest" by Richard Tod, early 20th century
This file contains a typewritten script version of "Beyond the White Forest" written by Richard Tod.
Typescripts, early 20th century
This file contains a couple of typewritten book drafts entitled "Billywinks: The Fairy Boy". One is more complete than the other and includes ink illustrations and illuminated letters. There are also handwritten drafts of songs and sketches of the illuminated letters. The drawings include what was known as a "golliwog", a character created in 1895 by Florence Kate Upton that was popular until the 1960s-70s but was later perceived as a racist caricature.