Tom Curtis Cartoons, 1968-1989


Summary Information
Title: Tom Curtis Cartoons
Inclusive Dates: 1968-1989

Creator:
  • Curtis, Tom
Call Number: M2004-006; M2005-022; M2006-006; M2007-042

Quantity: 1.0 c.f.

Repository:
Archival Locations:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

Abstract:
Original political cartoons created by Tom Curtis for the Milwaukee Sentinel and National Review representing national and international political issues.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-m2004006
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Arrangement of the Materials

This collection was received in multiple parts from the donor(s) and is organized into 4 major parts. These materials have not been physically interfiled and researchers might need to consult more than one part to locate similar materials.

Administrative/Restriction Information
Acquisition Information

Presented by Joseph L. Heller, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Accession Number: M2004-006; M2005-022; M2006-006; M2007-042


Contents List
M2004-006
Part 1 (M2004-006): Original Collection and Additions, 1969-1989
Physical Description: 0.4 c.f. (1 flat box) 
Scope and Content Note: Original Collection and Additions, 1969-1989, consisting of original political cartoons created by Curtis for the Milwaukee Sentinel and National Review. Subjects emphasize world politics as well as United States domestic fiscal policy and national and state politics.
Box   1
No.   1
“Court Activism”, 1969 June 27
Box   1
No.   2
“Mideast Peace Effort”, 1974 December 31
Box   1
No.   3
“Amtrak”, 1975 May 28
Box   1
No.   4
“Your vote” / Presidential election, 1976 November 2
Box   1
No.   5
“Happy New Year” / Carter, 1977 January 1
Box   1
No.   6
“Foot Stuck in Your Mouth Again, Mr. Young?”, 1977 April 9
Box   1
No.   7
“Growl” / Carter's Call for Strong Defense, 1978 March 21
Box   1
No.   8
“1977 Peace Bid”, 1978 November 18
Box   1
No.   9
“Uniform Doctor Fees . . . National Health Insurance”, 1979 January 27
Box   1
No.   10
“Gov. Reagan”, 1979 March 8
Box   1
No.   11
“Deregulation”, 1979 March 17
Box   1
No.   12
“Inflation Forecast”, 1979 May 10
Box   1
No.   13
“Draft Registration Plan”, 1979 May 14
Box   1
No.   14
“What Have you Senators Done with my Budget?”, 1979 June 9
Box   1
No.   15
“Boat People”, 1979 June 19
Box   1
No.   16
“Trucker Strike”, 1979 June 23
Box   1
No.   17
“Bold New Leadership: 'But Will They Listen?'”, 1979 July 14
Box   1
No.   18
“Re-elect Carter”, 1979 August 21
Box   1
No.   19
“Soviet Spying / Sweden”, 1981 November 6
Box   1
No.   20
“Bah! Humbug! 20 Cent Stamp”, 1981 December 4
Box   1
No.   21
“Ole?” / Mexico, 1982 July 7
Box   1
No.   22
“Aquino Assassination” / Philippines, 1983 August 23
Box   1
No.   23
“Mondale / AFL-CIO”, 1983 October 8
Box   1
No.   24
“Arms Talks”, 1983 October 21
Box   1
No.   25
“New”, 1984 March 21
Box   1
No.   26
“Media Poll” / Should the President Resign?, 1986 December 4
Box   1
No.   27
“Drug Lords”, 1989 August 30
Box   1
No.   28
“100% Tariff” / Reagan, undated
Box   1
No.   29
“Trust Me” / Carter octopus, undated
Box   1
No.   30
“Revolution” / Castro, undated
Box   1
No.   31
“You Forgot the Economy” / Mondale, undated
Box   1
No.   32
“French Elections . . . Soufflé”, undated
Box   1
No.   33
“US Troops to Remain in South Korea”, undated
Box   1
No.   34
“Soviet Trials”, undated
M2005-022
Part 2 (M2005-022): Additions, 1968-1983
Physical Description: 0.4 c.f. (1 flat box) 
Scope and Content Note: Additions, 1968-1983, of original political cartoons created by Curtis for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Box   1
No.   1
Anyone for a new mechanic?, 1968 January 19
Box   1
No.   2
“Whew!”, 1972 November 8
Box   1
No.   3
“Must be a deer…I just saw it move!”, 1972 November 18
Box   1
No.   4
“How about my calling it new internationalism?”, 1972 October 7
Box   1
No.   5
“Can I pay, too?”, 1973 January 18
Box   1
No.   6
“Well, they finally dropped the other shoe!”, 1973 January 29
Box   1
No.   7
Communists down Vietnam truce helicopter, 1973 April 11
Box   1
No.   8
“Well, at least it'll clear the air!”, 1973 April 24
Box   1
No.   9
“We have much in common, comrade!”, 1973 May 16
Box   1
No.   10
Skylab saved by human courage and ingenuity, 1973 June 12
Box   1
No.   11
“Maybe Hanoi isn't lying, this time!”, 1973 June 12
Box   1
No.   12
“Hey! That wasn't so bad after all!”, 1973 August 25
Box   1
No.   13
“Immediately”, 1973 November 9
Box   1
No.   14
“Please, no Nobel Peace Prize till there is our kind of Peace!”, 1973 October 30
Box   1
No.   15
Click, 1973 October 20
Box   1
No.   16
“Now, for our next ruler…”, 1973
Box   1
No.   17
USSR celebrating 60th anniversary of Bolshevik Revolution, 1977 November 3
Box   1
No.   18
“In other words, somebody's got to feed the turkey!”, 1974 November 28
Box   1
No.   19
“After a year in Washington, anybody deserves a vacation!”, 1977 December 29
Box   1
No.   20
“Nobody messes with Fighting Jimmy!”, 1979 July 28
Box   1
No.   21
“Do you like chili peppers, Senor Charter”, 1979 September 28
Box   1
No.   22
“Only in Milwaukee!”, 1981 July 25
Box   1
No.   23
News item: Actor who starred as E.T. is dead, 1983 January 29
Box   1
No.   24
“Now that I've been around this track once, I know how to operate.”, 1983 March 3
Box   1
No.   25
News item: Congress rules out aid to Angola
M2006-006
Part 3 (M2006-006): Additions, 1973, 1977, 1981, undated
Physical Description: 0.1 c.f. (1 folder) 
Scope and Content Note: Additions, bulk 1977, consisting of 12 original political cartoons by Tom Curtis for the Milwaukee Sentinel, primarily relating to national and international affairs.
Folder   1
Crocodile
Folder   1
“Now here's my plan, Mr. Begin...”
Folder   1
Return of Freedom
Folder   1
Steam Roller, 1973 February 19
Folder   1
Boot, 1977 April 13
Folder   1
National Health Insurance, 1977 April 25
Folder   1
World, 1977 May 6
Folder   1
Scissors, 1977 June 11
Folder   1
“Darned Senate”, 1977 September 28
Folder   1
Handshake, 1977 November 17
Folder   1
Policeman, 1977 November 25
Folder   1
“The momentum will be difficult to stop.”, 1981 April 30
M2007-042
Part 4 (M2007-042): Additions, 1968-1989
Physical Description: 0.1 c.f. (5 drawings in 1 folder) 
Scope and Content Note: Additions, 1968-1989, consisting of original political cartoons by Tom Curtis for the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Folder   1
Item   1
“Furthermore, he's made a mess of the weather!”, 1973 March 2
Folder   1
Item   2
“It also will cure warts, whooping cough, high doctors fees...?”, 1977 June 9
Folder   1
Item   3
“Perhaps madam could use a larger size?”
Folder   1
Item   4
“As anyone can see, I'm the best qualified man for state attorney general!”, 1974 October 28
Folder   1
Item   5
“I still say he's out of uniform!”