In general, these are political and editorial cartoons related to WW II and/or issues related to the effects of WW II

 

A.W. Mackenzie, "It's Later Than You Think" a prolific editorial cartoonist who worked for the New York Post and New York Mirror from the early 1930's to the late 1940's. Approx.15.25" x 22.25". Bottom edge is written in pencil "May - Vol. 11, No.5"

 

Political cartoon from about 1945 from political cartoonist Bill Crawford, who won the National Cartoonist Society award for Best Political Cartoon 4 different times. It is done in crayon/grease pencil and pen and ink. It measures 20.5" wide by 16.5 inches high. The cartoon pays homage to Jimmy Hato, who syndicated cartoon was titled "They Will Do IT Every Time". Here, Crawford is showing how civilians were taking up the trains back from World War II on leave to get places in his limited timeframe.

 

Political Cartoon Art by Bill Crawford, circa 1940's.Penciled titled across the top edge "Get Me a New Word", and signed by Bill Crawford at lower left. Approx. 22" x 18". Back has stamp from "Newark Evening News"

 

Penciled titled across the top edge "It Won't Be Long Now", and signed by Bill Crawford at lower left. Approx. 22" x 19"

Pencil titled along the top edge "There's Life in the Ol' Boy Yet!", and signed by Bill Crawford at lower left. Excellent sports related image with the mentioning of Lefty Grove, Fred Perry, Craig Wood, Ted Lyons, Denny Shute, and Connie Mack. Approx. 19" x 22".

Penciled titled across the top edge "Tick-Tock-Tick", and signed by Bill Crawford at lower left. Approx. 22" x 19".

Untitled cartoon, due to the fact that the edges have been trimmed. Signed by Bill Crawford at lower right. Approx. 20" x 15". Back has stamp from "Newark Evening News".

Pencil titled along the top edge "Are You Just a Shadow Boxer?", and signed by Bill Crawford at lower left. Excellent sports related image. Approx. 22" x 19".

Pencil titled along the top edge "Through the ???? Screen", and signed by Bill Crawford at lower right corner. Text along the bottom edge reads "Baseball Meetings". Approx. 16" x 22".

Penciled titled across the top edge "Gone Are the Days", and signed by Bill Crawford at lower right. Approx. 22" x 19".

"No More Seats" Signed by Bill Crawford at lower right. Excellent image. The middle image on the right side is paste down, which appears to have been a possible correction by the artist. Approx. 18.5" x 22.5.

 

Pencil titled along the top edge "Things to Come", and signed by Bill Crawford at lower left. Great sports related image. Approx. 20.5" x 19".

 

Penciled title across the top edge "Tomorrows Memo", and signed by Bill Crawford at lower left with initials. Excellent collegiate sports related image. Approx. 13.5" x 22".

 

Penciled titled across the top edge "Wake Up America", and signed by Bill Crawford at lower right. Approx. 22" x 18".

 

Political Cartoon Art by Frederick Packer, circa 1940's, signed at the lower right corner. Approx. 15.25" x 22.25". Text throughout image reads "I Cannot Tell a Lie!".

 

Political Cartoon Art by Frederick Packer, circa 1940's, signed at the lower right corner. Approx. 15.25" x 22.25". Text throughout image reads "Dig It Out and Let the Sun Shine In".

 

Political Cartoon Art by Frederick Packer, circa 1940's, signed at the lower right corner. Approx. 15.25" x 22.25". Text throughout image reads "Guess Again, Partner, Your Luck Will Change"

 

Political Cartoon Art by Joe McCarthy, circa 1940's. Penciled titled across the top edge "Have a Heart", and signed by Joe McCarthy at lower right. Approx. 22" x 17".

 

"Winter Sports Fans" Signed by Bill Crawford at the lower right. Approx. 18" x 22".

 

SAMUEL JOHN ARMSTRONG (American, 1893-1977), Originally published in the Tacoma News Tribune circa 1926, this amazing comic drawing is entitled “Where His Own Flood Carries Him”, and is signed in ink by the artist “Sam Armstrong” and titled on the top in pencil. It measures 22 ½” x 28 ½”