Comics

Abstract John Allen Saunders (known professionally as Allen Saunders) was a professor, journalist, novelist, playwright, and philanthropist. He was best known as the writer of several comic strips, most notably Mary Worth and Steve Roper. This collection reflects his vast array of occupations and interests. Most of the collection centers on his work as a comic strip writer, including research files for story ideas, professional and fan...

Abstract The Bubble Gum Comics Realia Collection consists of 774 bubble gum comics created from the 1920s through the 1990s. These small comics were originally wrapped around the inner foil layers encasing individual pieces of chewing gum. This collection includes the following comics series, affiliated gum brand names, and corporate manufacturers: Bazooka Joe (sold with Bazooka bubble gum) by Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.; Archie and his Pals (sold with Blony bubble gum) by Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.; Fleer...

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The Michael Roden Papers consist of correspondence, printed materials (comics and comics-related publications), photographs, and audiovisual recordings collected by Roden.