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Wendelin, Rudolph, 1910-2000

 Person

Found in 174 Collections and/or Records:

Prevent Forest Fires! [Smokey hanging a sign], 1968

 Item — Box 0005: Series II [Barcode: 1023158298], Folder: 0070
Identifier: II.B
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains original art for the "Smokey Says" cartoon series, which promoted fire prevention and was published in newspapers and magazines. The artworks are mostly single-panel, pen-and-ink cartoon illustrations with hand-written captions. The bulk of the cartoons in this subseries were drawn by Rudy Wendelin, with a few of the earlier pieces drawn by Harry Rossoll.

Dates: 1968
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-publication materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

Private home. No tresspassing, 1972

 Item — Box 0003: Series II [Barcode: 1023158296], Folder: 0013
Identifier: II.B
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains original art for the "Smokey Says" cartoon series, which promoted fire prevention and was published in newspapers and magazines. The artworks are mostly single-panel, pen-and-ink cartoon illustrations with hand-written captions. The bulk of the cartoons in this subseries were drawn by Rudy Wendelin, with a few of the earlier pieces drawn by Harry Rossoll.

Dates: 1972
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-publication materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

Promise…to be more careful with fire in the woods this year!, 1975

 Item — Box 0005: Series II [Barcode: 1023158298], Folder: 0018
Identifier: II.B
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains original art for the "Smokey Says" cartoon series, which promoted fire prevention and was published in newspapers and magazines. The artworks are mostly single-panel, pen-and-ink cartoon illustrations with hand-written captions. The bulk of the cartoons in this subseries were drawn by Rudy Wendelin, with a few of the earlier pieces drawn by Harry Rossoll.

Dates: 1975
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-publication materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

Protect Little Trees--Prevent Forest Fires!, 1973

 File — Folder 0029-0005: Series II [Barcode: 1023158184]
Identifier: II.A
Scope and Contents

Cover art for teacher's kit.

Dates: 1973
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-publication materials / Artwork, proofs, and mechanicals

Protect our union...they said…, undated

 Item — Box 0005: Series II [Barcode: 1023158298], Folder: 0064
Identifier: II.B
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains original art for the "Smokey Says" cartoon series, which promoted fire prevention and was published in newspapers and magazines. The artworks are mostly single-panel, pen-and-ink cartoon illustrations with hand-written captions. The bulk of the cartoons in this subseries were drawn by Rudy Wendelin, with a few of the earlier pieces drawn by Harry Rossoll.

Dates: undated
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-publication materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

Rain is a forest saver…, 1974

 Item — Box 0005: Series II [Barcode: 1023158298], Folder: 0008
Identifier: II.B
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains original art for the "Smokey Says" cartoon series, which promoted fire prevention and was published in newspapers and magazines. The artworks are mostly single-panel, pen-and-ink cartoon illustrations with hand-written captions. The bulk of the cartoons in this subseries were drawn by Rudy Wendelin, with a few of the earlier pieces drawn by Harry Rossoll.

Dates: 1974
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-publication materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

Remember! Close cover before striking, 1975

 Item — Box 0005: Series II [Barcode: 1023158298], Folder: 0030
Identifier: II.B
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains original art for the "Smokey Says" cartoon series, which promoted fire prevention and was published in newspapers and magazines. The artworks are mostly single-panel, pen-and-ink cartoon illustrations with hand-written captions. The bulk of the cartoons in this subseries were drawn by Rudy Wendelin, with a few of the earlier pieces drawn by Harry Rossoll.

Dates: 1975
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-publication materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

Remember: there are babes in the woods, 1973

 Item — Box 0003: Series II [Barcode: 1023158296], Folder: 0022
Identifier: II.B
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains original art for the "Smokey Says" cartoon series, which promoted fire prevention and was published in newspapers and magazines. The artworks are mostly single-panel, pen-and-ink cartoon illustrations with hand-written captions. The bulk of the cartoons in this subseries were drawn by Rudy Wendelin, with a few of the earlier pieces drawn by Harry Rossoll.

Dates: 1973
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-publication materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

Remember: there are babes in the woods, 1973

 Item — Box 0003: Series II [Barcode: 1023158296], Folder: 0026
Identifier: II.B
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains original art for the "Smokey Says" cartoon series, which promoted fire prevention and was published in newspapers and magazines. The artworks are mostly single-panel, pen-and-ink cartoon illustrations with hand-written captions. The bulk of the cartoons in this subseries were drawn by Rudy Wendelin, with a few of the earlier pieces drawn by Harry Rossoll.

Dates: 1973
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-publication materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

Reports of my retirement have been highly exaggerated!, 1975

 Item — Box 0005: Series II [Barcode: 1023158298], Folder: 0049
Identifier: II.B
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains original art for the "Smokey Says" cartoon series, which promoted fire prevention and was published in newspapers and magazines. The artworks are mostly single-panel, pen-and-ink cartoon illustrations with hand-written captions. The bulk of the cartoons in this subseries were drawn by Rudy Wendelin, with a few of the earlier pieces drawn by Harry Rossoll.

Dates: 1975
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-publication materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

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Archival Object 172
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fire prevention 10
youth organizations 2
USDA history 1
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