Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
MS 651
Political ephemera collection, 1887-1947
Descriptive summary
| creator: | |
| title: | Political ephemera collection |
| dates: | 1887-1947 |
| extent: | 2.21 linear feet (1 half-document box and 1 oversize box) |
| collection number: | MS 651 |
| repository: | Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
| preferred citation: | Political Ephemera Collection, MS 651, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Historical note
Political cartoons have concisely captured contemporary issues for centuries. |
Collection description
This collection contains a cartoon from Puck magazine and a collection of Ding Darling cartoons which were printed in the Des Moines Register. Puck was founded in 1876 by Joseph Keppler (1838-1894) in 1876. The drawing on the front page of Puck and the double-spread in the middle were political while the one on the back cover usually dealt with social issues. James Norwood "Ding" Darling (1876-1962) was a nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist who joined the Des Moines Register staff in 1906. He was awarded two Pulitzer Prizes for his work, one in 1924 and one in 1942. |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
Puck cartoon: "Solid on the Hog Question" |
1887 |
2 |
1 |
Ding Darling cartoon collection: 100 cartoons printed in Des Moines Sunday Register |
1947 |