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Garth Williams, April 16, 1912 - May 8, 1996, was a prominent American illustrator known for his work on childrens' books. April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (107th in leap years). ... 1912 is a leap year starting on Monday. ... May 8 is the 128th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (129th in leap years). ... 1996 is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...


In 1952, he illustrated E.B. White's Charlotte's Web. Elwyn Brooks White (July 11, 1899–October 1, 1985) was an American essayist, author, and noted prose stylist. ... Charlottes Web is a childrens book by acclaimed American author E. B. White. ...


In the early 1950s, he teamed with Margaret Wise Brown on several Little Golden Books including Mister Dog and Sailor Dog. Margaret Wise Brown (23 May 1910 - 13 November 1952) was a United States author of childrens literature, which include Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. ...


In the 1970s, Williams illustrated new editions of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series of books. Laura Ingalls Wilder (February 7, 1867 - February 10, 1957) was an American author. ... The Little House series was written by Laura Ingalls Wilder and based on decades-old memories of her childhood in the Midwest region of the United States during the late 19th century. ...


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Garth Williams, April 16, 1912 - May 8, 1996, was a prominent American illustrator known for his work on children's books.
Garth Williams grew up on farms in New Jersey and Canada.
When Garth was 10, his family moved to the United Kingdom, and he studied architecture there.
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