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Bill Mauldin collection

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Mauldin

Scope and Contents

Mauldin was a G.I. cartoonist and later worked for the St. Louis Dispatch and for the Chicago Sun Times, and is known for his cartoon of Lincoln weeping after Kennedy's assassination. Includes copies of Mauldin's works, including pamphlets printed in Europe during World War II, one original editorial cartoon, and three original drawings of the Kennedy inauguration.

Dates

  • Creation: 1941-2003

Creator

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (1 oversize box)

Abstract

Mauldin was a G.I. cartoonist and later worked for the St. Louis Dispatch and for the Chicago Sun Times, and is known for his cartoon of Lincoln weeping after Kennedy's assassination. Includes copies of Mauldin's works, including pamphlets printed in Europe during World War II, one original editorial cartoon, and three original drawings of the Kennedy inauguration.

Location

1 30 4

Source

Title
Bill Mauldin collection, 1941-2003
Status
Unprocessed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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