Bruce Russell drawing on nuclear arms, 1950

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Summary

Creators:
Russell, Bruce, 1903-1963
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.
Extent:
0.02 Linear Feet 1 oversize folder
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Bruce Russell drawing on nuclear arms, Collection no. 6239, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Edward E. Rondot.
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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Bruce Russell drawing on nuclear arms, Collection no. 6239, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Location of this collection:
Special Collections
Doheny Memorial Library, Room 209
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189, US
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