Photograph of Eric von Schmidt by George Janecek Poster of guitar with Portrait of Leadbelly by Eric von Schmidt Painting
Painting of Custer’s Last Stand by Eric’s father, Harold von Schmidt Mural of Custer’s Last Stand by Eric von Schmidt
Von Schmidt wrote and illustrated children’s books and illustrated many children’s books by other authors
Eric von Schmidt recorded 10 albums of traditional songs and his own compositions
Eric’s father, Harold von Schmidt, was an artist and illustrator Eric’s grandfather, Alexis Waldemar von Schmidt, was a surveyor and engineer in California during the gold rush
Harold von Schmidt, Eric’s father, was born in Alameda Eric’s grandfather, Alexis von Schmidt, surveyed California’s borders and blew up an underwater rock in the Bay
Eric’s father, Harold von Schmidt was a noted artist and his daughter, Caitlin von Schmidt, is also an artist and musician
Eric von Schmidt created album covers for over 140 recordings
Eric von Schmidt illustrated more than 50 books
Eric von Schmidt recorded many albums and his songs were covered by such artists as Bob Dylan, Martin Simpson and Johnny Cash
