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cartoons (humorous images)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Nan M. Brewster cartoons and clippings

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 1066
Abstract

Ink cartoons and pencil sketches by Nan M. Brewster (1903-2005) of Portland, Oregon, who wrote and illustrated a weekly column, "Faces and Places," in the Oregonian newspaper in the 1930s and 1940s. Also included are clippings of Brewster's column and articles about her.

Dates: 1930-1975; Majority of material found within 1930-1944

A few hurried glances at Portland's justly celebrated city council

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5328
Abstract

Pen and ink cartoon by Harry Daniel Murphy depicting the members of the Portland City Council, circa 1900. Councilmen include W. T. Branch, Earl C. Bronaugh, Frank B. Holbrook, William Y. Masters, Fred T. Merrill, Henry S. Rowe, and George W. Weidler.

Dates: circa 1900

Cartoon for the Orpheum Theatre

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5359
Abstract

Pen and ink cartoon of a bird announcing "They're coming" to a fan in a grandstand. Note on back indicates it was published in the Daily News (Portland, Or.).

Dates: circa 1920-1929

Referred to Judiciary!!!

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5357
Abstract

Pen and ink cartoon depicting Speaker of Oregon House Robert S. Farrell as a ventriloquist's dummy sitting on Representative Frank Lonergan's lap.

Dates: 1941