Collection ID: LMC 1742
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Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Messick, Dale, 1906-2005
Abstract:
The Messick mss. V, March-May, November-December 1947, consist of 99 original pen and ink drawings of the Brenda Starr, Reporter newspaper comic strip by Dale Messick, 1906-2005, cartoonist.
Extent:
1 Box (1 custom)
Language:
Materials are in English .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Messick mss. V, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Dale Messick, 1906-2005, was a cartoonist and author of the Brenda Starr, Reporter comic strip from South Bend, Indiana.

Scope and Content:

The Messick mss. V, March-May, November-December 1947, consist of 99 original pen and ink drawings of the Brenda Starr, Reporter newspaper comic strip by Dale Messick, 1906-2005, cartoonist. The stories include that of Haelo Angel, parts of which may also be found in Messick mss. III, and of Sir Guy Brassee.

Each panel is dated with the month and day on which it appeared in the newspaper.

Acquisition information:
Gift. 1978.
Physical location:
Lilly - Stacks

Indexed Terms

Subjects:
Art
Names:
Messick, Dale

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

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TERMS OF ACCESS:

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Messick mss. V, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
1200 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
(812) 855-2452
liblilly@indiana.edu