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Vaughn Shoemaker Cartoon Collection

 Collection — Container: Books
Identifier: SC-061

Scope and Contents

The near entirety of the Shoemaker Collection consists of fifty-four pen and ink editorial cartoon drawings, chosen by Shoemaker as his personal best and given to Wheaton College originally for its American Art Collection. The collection contains minimal biographical information.

Dates

  • Created: 1961-2014
  • Other: Majority of material found in 1961-1972
  • Other: Date acquired: 1976

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no specific restrictions on this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Duplication may be restricted if copying could cause damage to items.

Extent

19 boxes

36 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

The collection is arranged by series with folder level control.

Source of Acquisition

Shoemaker's art was given to Wheaton College originally for its American Art collection in 1976.

Method of Acquisition

Gift

Related Materials

Vaughn Shoemaker Cartoons at Syracuse University Special Collections.

http://library.syr.edu/digital/guides/s/shoemaker_v.htm

Other Descriptive Information

The Shoemaker Collection highlights to the editorial cartooning career of this Pulitzer Prize-winning artist.

Title
Vaughn Shoemaker Cartoon Collection
Author
Buswell Library Special Collections Staff
Date
05/25/2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Roman Script

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
501 College Ave.
Wheaton IL 60187-5593 USA
630-752-5910