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Box 0002

 Container

Contains 43 Results:

"Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations, 1951-1975

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: II.B
Scope and Contents

This subseries contains original artwork 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 handwritten 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: 1951-1975
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-publication materials

Don't burn on windy days, 1969

 Item — Box: 0002, Folder: 0001
Identifier: II.B
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains original artwork 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 handwritten 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: 1969
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-publication materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

Spring brings things to life! Wild fire kills!, 1969

 Item — Box: 0002, Folder: 0002
Identifier: II.B
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains original artwork 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 handwritten 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: 1969
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-publication materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

What careless person burned down my home?, 1969

 Item — Box: 0002, Folder: 0003
Identifier: II.B
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains original artwork 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 handwritten 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: 1969
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-publication materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

Who can live in a burned-out forest?, 1969

 Item — Box: 0002, Folder: 0004
Identifier: II.B
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains original artwork 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 handwritten 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: 1969
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-publication materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

Trees make a picture more beautiful, 1970

 Item — Box: 0002, Folder: 0005
Identifier: II.B
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains original artwork 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 handwritten 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: 1970
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-publication materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

Watch our home…Smokey. OK?, 1970

 Item — Box: 0002, Folder: 0006
Identifier: II.B
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains original artwork 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 handwritten 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: 1970
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-publication materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

The wood's most dangerous animal!, 1970

 Item — Box: 0002, Folder: 0007
Identifier: II.B
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains original artwork 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 handwritten 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: 1970
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-publication materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

When spring comes…the fire season is not far behind!, 1970

 Item — Box: 0002, Folder: 0008
Identifier: II.B
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains original artwork 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 handwritten 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: 1970
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-publication materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

Please! Danger!, 1970

 Item — Box: 0002, Folder: 0009
Identifier: II.B
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains original artwork 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 handwritten 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: 1970
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-publication materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations