Big George cartoons and comic strips, Series 1.
1961-1973
Series Scope and Content Summary
Big George was a syndicated cartoon and comic strip created by Virgil Partch in 1960 that was published through the 1980s. The syndicated
feature began as single panel cartoon, but comic strips were soon added for Sunday distribution. The cartoon follows the antics
of a middle-aged man, his family, and pets. Partch's outlandish comic style and common addition of extra fingers were toned
down for the syndicate. This series includes original black and white and color cartoon and comic strip drawings, over-sized
cartoons created for the Steve Allen Show, and a small number of printed proofs from the syndicate.
Arrangement Note
This series is arranged in 4 subseries:
- Subseries 1. Cartoon displays created for the Steve Allen Show, 1964
- Subseries 2. Cartoons, 1964-1974
- Subseries 3. Proofs, undated
- Subseries 4. Sunday comic strips, 1961-1973
Box 20, Folder 4
Cartoon displays for the Steve Allen Show, Subseries 1.1.
1964 January
Cartoons, Subseries 1.2.
1964-1974 and undated
Chronological files,
1964-1974 and undated
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by year.
Subject files,
1962-1974 and undated
Arrangement Note
Arranged by subject. The arrangement preserves the intellectual order imposed by the creator.
Box 4, Folder 2-3
Baseball,
1963-1969 and undated
Box 4, Folder 4-11
Business, male friend,
1963-1969 and undated
Box 4, Folder 12-14, Box 5, Folder 1-2
Cat, dog,
1962-1973 and undated
Box 5, Folder 3
Christmas, New Year's,
1964-1969
Box 5, Folder 5-13
Family, home, wife, husband,
1963-1969 and undated
Box 6, Folder 3-4
Golf,
1963-1969 and undated
Box 6, Folder 6-7
Kids,
1964-1969 and undated
Box 6, Folder 9
Poker & checkers,
1963-1968
Box 6, Folder 10
Police and driving,
1963-1968 and undated
Box 6, Folder 11-13
Pools, beach, sports, hunting,
undated
Box 6, Folder 15-17
Yardwork, fix-it, hobbies, picnic, barbeque,
undated
Proofs, Subseries 1.3.
undated
Sunday comic strips, Subseries 1.4.
1961-1973 and undated
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by year.
Box 20, Folder 5-6
Color copies,
1966-1967
General note
There is one color copy that does not have a corresponding black and white counterpart.
Children's book illustrations, Series 2.
circa 1969-1971
Series Scope and Content Summary
Virgil Partch published nineteen books and illustrated twelve others including children's books. This series includes original
illustrations and galley proofs from two children's books,
The Christmas Cookie Sprinkle Snatcher and
Ludwig: The Dog that Snored Symphonies.
Arrangement Note:
This series is arranged in 2 subseries:
- Subseries 1.
The Christmas Cookie Sprinkle Snatcher, circa 1968-1969
- Subseries 2.
Ludwig: The Dog That Snored Symphonies circa 1971
The Christmas Cookie Sprinkle Snitcher,
Subseries 2.1.
circa 1968-1969
Box 15, Folder 1
Galley proof,
1969 April 30
Box 15, Folder 2-3
Black and white illustrations,
circa 1968-1969
Box 15, Folder 4
Color illustrations,
circa 1968-1969
Ludwig: The Dog That Snored Symphonies,
Subseries 2.2.
circa 1971
Box 15, Folder 5
Original drawings,
circa 1970
Freelance cartoons, Series 3.
1944-1974
Series Scope and Content Summary
Virgil Partch was a successful freelance cartoonist and his cartoons were featured repeatedly in many magazines. This series
includes original cartoon drawings that were published in numerous magazine and newspapers. Also included are oversize materials
and calendar artwork created for
Collier's and
True magazines, the two publications that most often features Partch's work.
Arrangement note
Arranged by publication when known and also by subject or form.
Box 16, Folder 1-8
Dated files,
1944-1960 and undated
Subject files,
1948-1959
Arrangement Note
Arranged by subject. The arrangement preserves the intellectual order imposed by the creator.
Box 19, Folder 7
Oversized cartoons,
undated
Box 17, Folder 4
Framed magazine originals,
1962 and undated
General note
These materials were identified as framed cartoons and include attached backings. At least one image is from
Collier's. The other publishers were not identified.
Box 17, Folder 5-6
King Features Syndicate,
1944-1951 and undated
Box 17, Folder 7-9
Liberty and others,
circa 1940s and undated
Box 17, Folder 10-11
Look,
1954-1963
General Physical Description note: Color finishes
Box 18, Folder 1
Los Angeles Times,
undated
Box 18, Folder 3
New Yorker,
1967 and 1974
Box 19, Folder 5
Artwork for magazine cover,
1958
Box 18, Folder 4-6
Black and white originals,
undated
Subject files,
undated
Arrangement Note
Arranged by subject. The arrangement preserves the intellectual order imposed by the creator.
Box 18, Folder 8
Drinking and hunting features,
undated
Box 18, Folder 2
Unknown publications,
undated
Original art, Series 4.
1930s-1962 and undated
Series Scope and Content Summary
This series consist of original artwork and drawings. The early drawings and early painting are not cartoon related and depict
abstract representations of the human form. This series also includes three oversize paintings that may have been created
as cover art for Partch's books and several playful poster sized pencil drawings including two works depicting Virgil Partch
and his wife on the trapeze. The poster
Mano a Mano appears to have been created by Bill MacIntyre and given to Partch as a gift.
Arrangement note
Files are arranged alphabetically.
Box 19, Folder 8
Early drawings,
circa 1930s
Box 20, Folder 2-3
Early paintings,
1943 and 1953
Box 19, Folder 9
Funny Stuff Down Here,
undated
Box 20, Folder 1
It's Hot In Here cover art,
circa 1942
Map-case MS4-09, Folder XOS-1
Let's Go painting
1962
General Physical Description note: Signed "Vipper".
Box 21
The Flying Partches (to Anderson),
undated
General Physical Description note: Pencil sketch, grey and red. 18"x62"
Box 21
The Flying Partches,
undated
General Physical Description note: Black and rust paint and pastel. 18"x62"
Box 21
For A Limited Engagement,
undated
Box 21
Mano a Mano by Bill MacIntyre,
1930s-1962 and undated
General Physical Description note: Sketch of matador; paint and pastel.
Box 18, Folder 10
Skilton cartoon,
late 1940s
Acquisition note
Donated by David Skilton in 2008.
Map-case MC4-09, Folder XOS 1
Untitled sketch for painting,
undated
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