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Political cartoons

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Elmer Messner collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RITArt-0017
Overview

Elmer Messner collection contains 1,500 political cartoons, mainly in pen and ink; newsprint clippings of Messner's work; and cartoons from other artists collected by or gifted to Messner.

Dates: 1887-1977; Majority of material found within 1922 - 1964
Found in: RIT Archives

M. V. Atwood collection of political cartoons

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: R0006624993]
Identifier: RITArc-0243
Overview

The Millard Van Marter (MV) Atwood collection of political cartoons consists of two original drawings given to Mr. Atwood. One is a political cartoon drawn by Elmer Messner titled Waiting, the other a cartoon drawn by Charles Macauley titled The Homing Pidgeon and dated 1929. Both are signed by the creators. Also included is a copy of Mr. Atwood's obituary from 1941.

Dates: circa 1929
Found in: RIT Archives