John Fischetti collection of visual materials, ca. 1940-1980.

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  • Collection ID 1988.0384; 1988.0425; 1988.0561
  • Creator Names Fischetti, John R. art
  • Title John Fischetti collection of visual materials [graphic].
  • Dates ca. 1940-1980.
  • Physical description
    • 10 albums (cartoons, clippings)
    • 1 sketchbook : graphite drawing ; 23 x 31 cm. (9 x 12 in.)
    • 437 negatives : cartoon ; 41 x 32 1/2 cm. (16 x 13 in.) or smaller.
    • 72 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm.
    • 438 photomechanical prints : cartoon ; 38 x 27 1/2 cm. (15 x 10 3/4 in.) or smaller.
    • 28 photographic prints : b&w ; 62 x 46 cm. (24 1/4 x 22 1/4 in.) or smaller.
    • 2 photographic prints : col. ; 8 x 10 in. or smaller.
    • 1 lithograph print : b&w ; 36 x 29 cm. (14 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.)
    • 22 drawings : ink drawing ; 49 x 38 cm. (19 1/4 x 15 in.) or smaller.
    • 1 painting : tempera painting ; 42 x 42 (20 1/2 x 20 1/2 in.)
    • 1 folder of non-graphic material.
    • 1.5 linear feet including approximately 100 images (1 box and 1 box oversized).
    • 1 linear foot, including approximately 200 images (1 box oversized).
  • Access and usage restrictions Advance appointment required to view color material in cold storage.
  • Collection summary Visual material relating to the career of editorial cartoonist Fischetti who worked for the Chicago Sun-Times in the 1970s. Primarily cartoons of U.S. presidents Lyndon Johnson, Nixon, Carter and their policies; Vietnamese conflict; economic issues such as inflation; racism; and foreign relations with U.S.S.R. and Middle East nations. A small number of cartoons deal with Chicago mayors Daley, Bilandic and Byrne. Includes some photographs of Fischetti in his studio and at various events. Also includes promotional material for his cartoons through newspaper syndicates, and a sketchbook of small drawings with captions. Also includes material related to the book "Braev Daniel."
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the John Fischetti cartoon collection (1990.0834) and the John R. Fischetti papers. Other repositories also hold Fischetti collections, including the Columbia College Chicago Library, which has digitized many visual items.
  • Finding Aids Note Inventory available online (1988-384).
  • Acquisition information Gift of Mrs. Karen Fischetti, 1988 and later (1988.0384; 1988.0425; 1988.0561; 2001.0265.1-.2).
  • Names
    • Carter, Jimmy, 1924-
    • Bilandic, Michael A. (Michael Anthony), 1923-2002.
    • Byrne, Jane, 1933-2014-
    • Daley, Richard J., 1902-1976.
    • Fischetti, John R.
    • Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
    • Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
  • Subjects
    • Cartoonists Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Economic & social conditions United States. lctgm
    • International relations United States. lctgm
    • Mayors Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Politics & government United States. lctgm
    • Presidential elections United States. lctgm
    • Presidents United States. lctgm
    • Vietnam War, 1961-1975
    • Presidents United States Election
  • Geographic coverage
    • United States Economic conditions
    • United States Foreign relations
    • United States Politics and government
  • Genre
    • Cartoons. gmgpc
    • Scrapbooks. gmgpc
    • Sketchbooks gmgpc
    • Sketches. gmgpc
    • Clippings. gmgpc
    • Ephemera. gmgpc
    • Ink drawings. gmgpc
    • Pencil works. gmgpc
    • Photomechanical prints. gmgpc
    • Negatives. gmgpc
    • Photographic prints Color. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
    • Tear sheets. gmgpc
    • Tempera paintings. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
  • Finding aid URL Finding aid available online http://chsmedia.org/media/fa/fa/1988/384.htm