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Bruce Russell drawing on nuclear arms

 Collection — Oversize-folder: 1
Identifier: 6239

Scope and Contents

A signed drawing by American editorial cartoonist Bruce Russell (1903-1963) relating to the elimination of nuclear arms. The drawing depicts a vulture representing "International Fears and Jealousies" perched on a nuclear weapon near a crumpled sign reading "How to Eliminate Nuclear Arms?" The drawing is still mounted on foamcoar from its previous framing. On the back of the foamcore is an inscription by the drawing's previous owner, Edward E. Rondot, describing Rondot's friendship with Russell and the occassion when Russell gifted the drawing to Rondot.

Dates

  • Creation: 1950

Creator

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Rights Statement for Archival Description

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Extent

0.02 Linear Feet (1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A signed drawing by American editorial cartoonist Bruce Russell (1903-1963) relating to the elimination of nuclear arms. The drawing depicts a vulture representing "International Fears and Jealousies" perched on a nuclear weapon near a crumpled sign reading "How to Eliminate Nuclear Arms?" The drawing is still mounted on foamcoar from its previous framing. On the back of the foamcore is an inscription by the drawing's previous owner, Edward E. Rondot, describing Rondot's friendship with Russell and the occassion when Russell gifted the drawing to Rondot.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Edward E. Rondot.

Title
Finding aid for the Bruce Russell drawing on nuclear arms
Status
Completed
Author
Bo Doub
Date
2021 September
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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