Description
Newspaper political and popular cartoons dating from 1913-1984 collected by Frank A. Chapman. The majority of the collection
derives from the
Los Angeles Times and the
Los Angeles Herald-Examiner. The collection contains the work of nationally syndicated cartoonists as well as Los Angeles-based cartoonists, including
several Pulitzer Prize winners. Interspersed throughout the collection are occasional newspaper articles and magazine cartoons.
Background
Frank A. Chapman was born on November 18, 1909. He was an avid collector of political and popular cartoons, amassing materials
that ranged from 1913-1984 covering numerous topics including presidential administrations, political and popular culture,
social issues, sports, and foreign leaders. Frank Chapman died in September 1985 and was survived by his son Arnold Chapman
who generously donated his father's collection to the UCLA Library.
Extent
12 document boxes (6 linear ft.)
Restrictions
Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library Special Collections. Literary rights, including copyright,
are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright
and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
Availability
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library Special
Collections Reference Desk for paging information.