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                <text>These items represent a subset of the Art Collection maintained by Special Collections.  For nearly forty years, the Children's Department brought in authors and illustrators to showcase their books and talent.  Many of the artists showcased their talents by drawing pictures while on site.  This collection includes both the drawings and the photographs of the artists in the Library.</text>
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Illustration</text>
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              <text>Image description: Several news clippings glued to a white piece of paper. The first clipping reads:&#13;
&#13;
Action Unlimited&#13;
Monday, August 7, 1995&#13;
Concord Library Program&#13;
Willie Petersen, a member of the Concord family business that produces the Wee Forest Folk will speak at the Concord Free Public Library children's room on August 16 at 7 p.m. Willie will speak about the creation of the popular miniature mice figurines that are collected by young and old all over the world. Children will be able to try their hand at creating a small clay figure during the presentation. This free program is planned for children ages 7 and up through adult. For more information please call (508) 371-6258.&#13;
&#13;
The second clipping reads:&#13;
The Boston Sunday Globe&#13;
August 13, 1995&#13;
NorthWest Weekly&#13;
People &amp; Places&#13;
For Children&#13;
Concord: Willie Peterson, whose family produces the Wee Forest Folk figures, will speak about the creation of the miniature mouse figurines Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St. For ages 7 and older. Free. Call (508) 371-6258.</text>
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