BIG JON AND SPARKIE, Number 4, published by Ziff-Davis, 1952
Content Description
This collection of original and printed comic art forms part of the Comic Art and Teaching Workshop at Rice University. A portion of the works have been created by American artists, including a three-panel Mickey Mouse comic strip by Walt Disney, a Bil Keane “Family Circus” illustration and multiple works from Chic Young’s famed “Blondie” series. Mexican, German, Chinese, and Japanese artists are also featured.
Processing, digitization, and exhibit creation for this material has been undertaken by Rice undergraduates under the leadership of Chris Sperandio, as part of Fondren Fellows projects in 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
Dates
- Other: 1952
Conditions Governing Access
This material is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 10 Linear Feet (10 boxes + oversize materials)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu