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Tee Collins collection

Title
Tee Collins collection, 1955-2001.
Author
Collins, Tee, 1923-2000.

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Box 1Mixed materialUse in library Sc MG 857 Box 1Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives

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Additional Authors
Cooney, Joan Ganz.
Description
.2 lin. ft. (1/2 archival box)
Summary
The Tee Collins Collection is made up of biographical matter, including a resume, lists of awards and credits, University of Central Florida material and Collins' basketball memorabilia; tribute materials celebrating Collins' 40 years in animation and film consisting of flyers, brochures, and programs (some photocopies) of events that took place at UCF, the Schomburg Center and the Harlem Collective; correspondence including a letter from Joan Ganz Cooney; and articles covering Collins's accomplishments in his career in animation.
Uniform Title
Sesame Street (Television program)
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Children's television programs.
  • Animated television programs.
Note
  • Gelatin cel transferred to Art and Artifacts Division.
  • DVDs transferred to Moving Image and Recorded Sound Division.
Source (note)
  • Collins, Barbara
Biography (note)
  • Successful in animation and film for four decades, Tee Collins was the first creative designer to produce the premiere animated spot for "Sesame Street." Known primarily for his creation of "Wanda the Witch" (1969), a character on "Sesame Street," Collins also received the Children's ACT award for his invention of the first animated Black princess, "The Songhai Princess." He developed his own studio in New York, working in both national and international television for which he created many award winning animated spots. Collins also taught animation at the University of Central Florida for 11 years.
Call Number
Sc MG 857
OCLC
789248594
Author
Collins, Tee, 1923-2000.
Title
Tee Collins collection, 1955-2001.
Biography
Successful in animation and film for four decades, Tee Collins was the first creative designer to produce the premiere animated spot for "Sesame Street." Known primarily for his creation of "Wanda the Witch" (1969), a character on "Sesame Street," Collins also received the Children's ACT award for his invention of the first animated Black princess, "The Songhai Princess." He developed his own studio in New York, working in both national and international television for which he created many award winning animated spots. Collins also taught animation at the University of Central Florida for 11 years.
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Black author.
Added Author
Cooney, Joan Ganz.
Added Title
Sesame Street (Television program)
Research Call Number
Sc MG 857
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