Mary and Conrad Buff | |
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| Period | 1937–1968 (children's books) |
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Mary Buff | |
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| Born | Mary Marsh April 10, 1890 Cincinnati, Ohio, USA |
| Died | April 1970 (aged 79–80) |
Conrad Buff | |
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| Born | August 31, 1886 |
| Died | March 11, 1975 (aged 88) |
Mary Buff (April 10, 1890 – 1970) and Conrad Buff II (August 31, 1886 – March 11, 1975) were married creators of illustrated children's books.[1] Between 1937 and 1968, they collaborated on both text and illustrations[a] to produce 14 books; four times they were a runner-up[a] for the Caldecott Medal or Newbery Medal. They had a profound impact on children's literature in the middle of the 20th century.[citation needed]
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