Finding aid for the Bruce Russell drawing on nuclear arms 6239
Bo Doub
USC Libraries Special Collections
2021 September
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USC Libraries Special Collections
Title: Bruce Russell drawing on nuclear arms
Creator:
Russell, Bruce, 1903-1963
Identifier/Call Number: 6239
Physical Description:
0.02 Linear Feet
1 oversize folder
Date: 1950
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.
Language of Material:
English
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Container: 1
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.
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[Box/folder no. or item name], Bruce Russell drawing on nuclear arms, Collection no. 6239, Special Collections, USC Libraries,
University of Southern California
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Edward E. Rondot.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Antinuclear movement -- United States -- 20th century -- Archival resources
Nuclear arms control -- 20th century -- Archival resources
Nuclear disarmament -- United States -- 20th century -- Archival resources
Nuclear weapons -- 20th century -- Drawings
Political cartoons
Drawings
Russell, Bruce, 1903-1963 -- Drawings