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Verna G. Patterson Comic Book Collection

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Collector:
Patterson, Verna G. (Mrs. Curtis B.)  Search this
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Community Life  Search this
Names:
Brown, Buster (fictional character)  Search this
Extent:
0.5 Cubic feet (2 boxes, 16 items)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Cartoons (humorous images)
Comic books
Date:
1901-1917
Scope and Contents:
Collection includes several turn of the century favorites, predominantly consisting of Buster Brown comics but containing other examples as well.
Arrangement:
The collection is arranged into one series by title listing.
Separated Materials:
Materials Located at the National Museum of American History, Division of Work and Industry Medal award given to Charles Sumner Tainter, Exposition Internationale d'Electricite, Paris, 1881. See Accession #: ME.313452.02 Gold medal award given to Charles Sumner Tainter. Panama - Pacific Exposition, 1915. See Accession #: ME.313452.01"
Provenance:
Collection donated by Verna G. (Mrs. Curtis B.) Patterson,1983, December 21.
Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Entertainment  Search this
Genre/Form:
Cartoons (humorous images) -- 1910-1920
Comic books
Cartoons (humorous images) -- 20th century
Citation:
Verna G. Patterson Comic Book Collection, 1901-1917, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Identifier:
NMAH.AC.0106
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Verna G. Patterson Comic Book Collection
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep82bc9995d-6843-4aff-8bdc-37d584b62e2d
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-nmah-ac-0106