Big George cartoons and comic strips Series 1.
1961-1974 and undated
Series Scope and Content Summary
Big George was a syndicated cartoon and comic strip created by Virgil Partch in 1960 that was published through the 1980s. The syndicated
feature began as single panel cartoon, but comic strips were soon added for Sunday distribution. The cartoon follows the antics
of a middle-aged man, his family, and pets. Partch's outlandish comic style and common addition of extra fingers were toned
down for the syndicate. This series includes original black and white and color cartoon and comic strip drawings, over-sized
cartoons created for the Steve Allen Show, and a small number of printed proofs from the syndicate.
Series Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically by topic.
Box 20, Folder 4
Cartoon displays for the Steve Allen Show
1964 January
Subject files
Arrangement Note
The arrangement preserves the intellectual order imposed by the creator.
Box 4, Folder 2-3
Baseball
1963-1969 and undated
Box 4, Folder 4-11
Business, male friend
1963-1969 and undated
Box 4, Folder 12-14, Box 5, Folder 1-2
Cat, dog
1962-1973 and undated
Box 5, Folder 3
Christmas, New Year's
1964-1969
Box 5, Folder 5-13
Family, home, wife, husband
1963-1969 and undated
Box 6, Folder 3-4
Golf
1963-1969 and undated
Box 6, Folder 6-7
Kids
1964-1969 and undated
Box 6, Folder 9
Poker & checkers
1963-1968
Box 6, Folder 10
Police and driving
1963-1968 and undated
Box 6, Folder 11-13
Pools, beach, sports, hunting
undated
Box 6, Folder 15-17
Yardwork, fix-it, hobbies, picnic, barbeque
undated
Box 20, Folder 5-6
Color copies
1966-1967
Note
There is one color copy that does not have a corresponding black and white counterpart.
Box 13, Folder 1-4, Box 14, Folder 1-2
Children's book illustrations Series 2.
circa 1969-1971
Series Scope and Content Summary
Virgil Partch published nineteen books and illustrated twelve others including children's books. This series includes original
illustrations and galley proofs from two children's books,
The Christmas Cookie Sprinkle Snatcher and
Ludwig: The Dog that Snored Symphonies.
Series Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically by book title.
The Christmas Cookie Sprinkle Snatcher
Box 15, Folder 1
Galley proof
1969 April 30
Box 15, Folder 2-3
Black and white illustrations
circa 1968-1969
Box 15, Folder 4
Color illustrations
circa 1968-1969
Ludwig: The Dog That Snored Symphonies
Box 15, Folder 5
Original drawings
circa 1970
Freelance cartoons Series 3.
1944-1974
Series Scope and Content Summary
Virgil Partch was a successful freelance cartoonist and his cartoons were featured repeatedly in many magazines. This series
includes original cartoon drawings that were published in numerous magazine and newspapers. Also included are oversize materials
and calendar artwork created for
Collier's and
True magazines, the two publications that most often features Partch's work.
Series Arrangement
This series is arranged by publication when known and also by subject or form.
Box 16, Folder 1-8
Dated files
1944-1960 and undated
Subject files
Arrangement Note
The arrangement preserves the intellectual order imposed by the creator.
Box 19, Folder 7
Oversized cartoons
undated
Box 17, Folder 4
Framed magazine originals
1962 and undated
Physical Description
These materials were identified as framed cartoons and include attached backings. At least one image is from
Collier's. The other publishers were not identified.
Box 17, Folder 5-6
King Features Syndicate
1944-1951 and undated
Box 17, Folder 7-9
Liberty and others
circa 1940s and undated
Box 17, Folder 10-11
Look
1954-1963
Physical Description: Color finishes.
Box 18, Folder 1
Los Angeles Times
undated
Box 19, Folder 5
Artwork for magazine cover
1958
Box 18, Folder 4-6
Black and white originals
undated
Subject files
Arrangement Note
The arrangement preserves the intellectual order imposed by the creator.
Box 18, Folder 8
Drinking and hunting features
undated
Box 18, Folder 2
Unknown publications
undated
Original art Series 4.
1930s-1962 and undated
Series Scope and Content Summary
This series consists of original artwork and drawings. The early drawings and early painting are not cartoon related and depict
abstract representations of the human form. This series also includes three oversize paintings that may have been created
as cover art for Partch's books and several playful poster sized pencil drawings, including two works depicting Virgil Partch
and his wife on the trapeze. The poster
Mano a Mano appears to have been created by Bill MacIntyre and given to Partch as a gift.
Series Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically.
Box 19, Folder 8
Early drawings
circa 1930s
Box 20, Folder 2-3
Early paintings
1943 and 1953
Box 19, Folder 9
Funny Stuff Down Here
undated
Box 20, Folder 1
It's Hot In Here cover art
circa 1942
Folder XOS 1
Let's Go painting
1962
Physical Description: Signed "Vipper".
Box 21
The Flying Partches (to Anderson)
undated
Physical Description: Pencil sketch, grey and red. 18"x62"
Box 21
The Flying Partches
undated
Physical Description: Black and rust paint and pastel. 18"x62"
Box 21
For A Limited Engagement
undated
Box 21
Mano a Mano by Bill MacIntyre
1930s-1962 and undated
Physical Description: Sketch of matador; paint and pastel.
Box 18, Folder 10
Skilton cartoon
late 1940s
Acquisition Note
Donated by David Skilton in 2008.
Folder XOS 1
Untitled sketch for painting
undated