Leon T. Walkowicz editorial cartoon collection, [ca. 1935-1948]

  • Collection ID 1992.0238
  • Title Leon T. Walkowicz editorial cartoon collection [graphic].
  • Dates [ca. 1935-1948]
  • Physical description 9 drawings : ink drawing ; 15 x 18 3/4 in. or smaller.
  • Collection summary Original cartoon drawings by editorial cartoonists for Chicago newspapers (Batenfield, Parrish, Plaschke, Shoemaker, and Werner) relating to political events in Europe preceding and following World War II. Three cartoons have inscriptions from the artists to Mr. Walkowicz.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Leon T. Walkowicz collection of editorial cartoon drawings (1985.0299.1-107) and the Felice M. Walkowicz papers.
  • Finding Aids Note Inventory available (1990-834).
  • Acquisition information Gift of Mrs. Felice Walkowicz (1992.0238).
  • Subjects
    • Cartoonists Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Economic & social conditions United States. lctgm
    • International relations United States. lctgm
    • Newspaper publishing Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • World War, 1939-1945 United States.
  • Geographic coverage
    • United States Foreign relations.
    • United States Politics and government.
  • Genre
    • Cartoons. gmgpc
    • Ink drawings. gmgpc
  • Names Walkowicz, Leon T., collector.
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.