Wendelin, Rudolph, 1910-2000

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.

The Rudolph Wendelin Collection of Smokey Bear Paintings consists of 19 original oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings by former U.S. Forest Service artist Rudolph "Rudy" Wendelin. The paintings depict various scenes featuring the fictional character Smokey Bear, symbol of the Forest Service's wildfire prevention campaign.

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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.

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.

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.

Plans and photographs of an animatronic Smokey Bear exhibit, originally designed for the 1959 Oregon Centennial Exposition. Includes concept drawings by Rudy Wendelin. A set of black and white photographs show the completed exhibit and audiences viewing it.

This subseries consists of negatives for some of the photograph prints in Subseries III.A., as well as negatives for images with no corresponding prints in the collection.

Topics covered include the living bears, Smokey and Little Smokey; the costumed Smokey mascot at various events; award presentations; events, exhibits, and promotions featuring Smokey Bear and fire prevention themes; and scenes of forests and forestry.

This subseries consists of negatives for some of the photograph prints in Subseries III.A., as well as negatives for images with no corresponding prints in the collection.

Topics covered include the living bears, Smokey and Little Smokey; the costumed Smokey mascot at various events; award presentations; events, exhibits, and promotions featuring Smokey Bear and fire prevention themes; and scenes of forests and forestry.