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Box 0005

 Container

Contains 73 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

I'm bitter about litter--A litterbug may be a firebug!, 1957

 Item — Box: 0005, Folder: 0068
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: 1957
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-Publication Materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

Don't burn the forest...It may be somebody's home!, 1968

 Item — Box: 0005, Folder: 0069
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: 1968
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-Publication Materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

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

 Item — Box: 0005, Folder: 0070
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: 1968
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-Publication Materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

I'd like to pass the buck to...you!, 1971

 Item — Box: 0005, Folder: 0071
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: 1971
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-Publication Materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

It's hard to grown up safe from insects…disease…fire!!, 1975

 Item — Box: 0005, Folder: 0022
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: 1975
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-Publication Materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

The message won't change…until the problem changes!, 1975

 Item — Box: 0005, Folder: 0025
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: 1975
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-Publication Materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

Not playthings, 1975

 Item — Box: 0005, Folder: 0028
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: 1975
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, Folder: 0030
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: 1975
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-Publication Materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations

Your smoking may be dangerous to the forest's health, 1974

 Item — Box: 0005, 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: 1974
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection / Pre-Publication Materials / "Smokey Says" cartoon illustrations