Kurt Wiese (1887-1974) was a German-born illustrator and author of American children's literature. The collection is primarily comprised of children's book production material including original drawings, sketches, proofs, manuscripts, and correspondence. Other artwork and personal papers are also included.

Funding for publishing this digital collection was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), a division of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).