William Donahey Papers, 1914-1969

Summary Information

Title: William Donahey Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1914-1969

Creator:
  • Donahey, William, 1883-1970
Call Number: Mss 156; PH 3575 (5); PH 3576 (3); PH 3576 (5); PH 3577 (5); PH 3578 (5); PH 3579 (3); PH 3580 (5); PH 3581 (5); PH 3582 (3); PH 3583; PH 3584; PH 4222 (3); M2010-023

Quantity: 3.0 cubic feet (8 archives boxes) and 0.1 cubic feet (1 oversize folder), 635 drawings, 260 pieces of ephemera, 2.2 cubic feet of newspaper tear sheets; plus additions of 0.2 cubic feet (1 archives box)

Repository:
Archival Locations:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

Abstract:
Papers of William Donahey, creator of the “Teenie Weenies,” the syndicated cartoon strip of the Chicago Tribune, and other cartoons including “Mr. Nickledick” and “Pixeys,” consisting chiefly of correspondence and writings. Correspondence includes fan mail and general letters concerning merchandising of the Teenie Weenie characters. Writings consist of 16 Teenie Weenie books with supplementary contracts, financial papers, and drafts for two unpublished volumes. Also present are copies of three children's books and various visual materials that Donahey illustrated.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss00156