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Tod, Richard, fl 1901-1917 (Children's book illustrator and author)

 Person

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.

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Typescript of scenario adapted from the story entitled "Beyond the White Forest" by Richard Tod, early 20th century

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Identifier: Coll-2029/1/6
Scope and Contents

This file contains a typewritten script version of "Beyond the White Forest" written by Richard Tod.

Dates: early 20th century