Archives of American Art

Al Capp cartoon drawings

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.cappal
Creators:
Capp, Al, 1909-1979
Dates:
1950-1959
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
17 Items
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Fifteen sheets of original drawings by Capp; "It's Candle-Lighten Time," a 25th anniversary publication of Lil Abner; and a copy of "Bald Iggle."

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Cartoonist, illustrator; New York, N.Y. Creator of the comic strip "Lil' Abner". Full name is Alfred Gerald Caplin.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1959 by Alfred Capp.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.

Keywords

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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Caricatures and cartoons Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Cartoonists -- New York (State) -- New York Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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