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Fred Little Packer Political Cartoons, 1920-1956

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Packer, Fred Little, 1886-1956
Title
Fred Little Packer Political Cartoons
Dates
1920-1956 (inclusive)
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
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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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.

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Content Description

This collection contains three cartoons drawn by Fred Packer.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

Fred L. Packer 1886-1956 biographical file, Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, Ohio State University.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Darryl Dean in 2019.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Krist Jessup in November 2020.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Description: Political cartoons (3)
    Dates: undated
    Container: 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)
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