Fred Little Packer Political Cartoons, 1920-1956
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Packer, Fred Little, 1886-1956
- Title
- Fred Little Packer Political Cartoons
- Dates
- 1920-1956 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .10 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 12749
- Summary
- Frederick Little Packer was an American illustrator and political cartoonist. Collection contains three of Packer's political cartoon drawings.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Frederick Little Packer was born on January 4, 1886 in Los Angeles, California. He was educated at the Los Angeles School of Art and Design and the Chicago Art Institute. Packer was an American illustrator and political cartoonist. He worked for the Los Angeles Examiner, San Francisco Call, and from 1919 to 1931 worked as a commercial artist in New York. Later, he returned to newspaper work on the New York Journal in 1932, and in 1933 joined the Daily Mirror. He received the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning in 1952. Fred passed away on December 8, 1956.
Content Description
This collection contains three cartoons drawn by Fred Packer.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsFred L. Packer 1886-1956 biographical file, Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, Ohio State University.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Darryl Dean in 2019.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Krist Jessup in November 2020.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Political cartoons (3)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Subject Terms
- Editorial cartoonists -- United States
- Political cartoons -- United States
Geographical Names
- United States -- History -- 20th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Drawings (visual works)
