John McCutcheon cartoons , 1916-1945

Overview of the Collection

Creator
McCutcheon, John T. (John Tinney), 1870-1949
Title
John McCutcheon cartoons
Dates
1916-1945 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 linear feet, (1 container)
Collection Number
A 233
Summary
John T. McCutcheon was a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist for the Chicago Tribune. The collection (1916-1945) contains original drawings, in pen and ink, drawn for the Tribune.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

Additional Reference Guides

Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.

See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection (1916-1945) contains pen and ink original drawings, on poster board, arranged by subject: War and Foreign Affairs; Domestic Cartoons; and United States Political Cartoons.

There is a paper finding aid in Special Collections and University Archives that lists each cartoon by title, and includes date, and dimension information.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • American newspapers--Illinois--Chicago
  • American wit and humor, Pictorial
  • Editorial cartoonists--United States
  • Editorial cartoons--United States--History--20th century
  • Newspaper publishing--Illinois--Chicago--History--20th century
  • Political cartoons
  • World politics--1900-1945--Caricatures and cartoons

Personal Names

  • McCutcheon, John T. (John Tinney), 1870-1949

Corporate Names

  • Chicago Tribune (Firm)

Geographical Names

  • United States--Politics and government--1901-1953--Caricatures and cartoons

Form or Genre Terms

  • Cartoons (Commentary)
  • Ink drawings