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"The Charmer: Orpheus Bryan and the Democratic Beasts", 1908 July 24

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Creator:
Keppler, Udo J., 1872-1956
Collection Creator:
Princeton University. Library. Department of Rare Books and Special Collections and Princeton University.‏ ‎Library.‏ Public Policy Papers
Dates:
1908 July 24
Located In:
Box 19
Extent:
1 box
Physical Description:
Hand-colored lithograph, 21 1/4 x 14 1/8
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

William Jennings Bryan as Orpheus strumming a lyre labeled "Harmony" attracting beasts labeled as contemporary political figures.

Existence and Location of Copies

FOR DIGITIZED CONTENT: Cartoons in this collection have been digitized and may be viewed or downloaded through this finding aid. To view each one, navigate to the individual item within this finding aid.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. For quotations that are fair use as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission to cite or publish is required. For those few instances beyond fair use, researchers are responsible for determining who may hold the copyright and obtaining approval from them. Researchers do not need anything further from the Mudd Library to move forward with their use.

Credit this material:

"The Charmer: Orpheus Bryan and the Democratic Beasts",; Political Cartoon Collection, MC180, Public Policy Papers, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
  • ReCAP (rcpph): Box 19
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Processing Information

This is an unprocessed collection. Contents list updated by Adriane Hanson with the assistance of Jeremy Russell in 2010. Derso and Kelen cartoons in June 2012 accession were added to existing cartoons in Box 13 in 2012. A 1931 Otto Cushing cartoon was added to Box 10 in 2014. A World War II era comic strip produced by the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) was added to Box 29 in 2016.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

William Jennings Bryan as Orpheus strumming a lyre labeled "Harmony" attracting beasts labeled as contemporary political figures.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by cartoonist.

General

"Puck," August 5, 1908, volume LXIV, number 1640. Black and white version on reverse. Bryan was the Democratic Presidential Nominee versus Taft.

Collection History

Appraisal

This is an artificial collection. No materials have been separated.

Processing Information

This is an unprocessed collection. Contents list updated by Adriane Hanson with the assistance of Jeremy Russell in 2010. Derso and Kelen cartoons in June 2012 accession were added to existing cartoons in Box 13 in 2012. A 1931 Otto Cushing cartoon was added to Box 10 in 2014. A World War II era comic strip produced by the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) was added to Box 29 in 2016.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. For quotations that are fair use as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission to cite or publish is required. For those few instances beyond fair use, researchers are responsible for determining who may hold the copyright and obtaining approval from them. Researchers do not need anything further from the Mudd Library to move forward with their use.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

"The Charmer: Orpheus Bryan and the Democratic Beasts",; Political Cartoon Collection, MC180, Public Policy Papers, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Location:
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Storage Note:
  • ReCAP (rcpph): Box 19

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Existence and Location of Copies

FOR DIGITIZED CONTENT: Cartoons in this collection have been digitized and may be viewed or downloaded through this finding aid. To view each one, navigate to the individual item within this finding aid.

Related Materials

Additional cartoons by many of these artists are located in the Graphic Arts Collection at the Firestone Library, Princeton University. These cartoons can be located by searching the Visuals Database.

Names:
Bartholomew, Charles Lewis, 1869-1949
Cushing, Otho, 1871-1942
Davenport, Homer, 1867-1912