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"For a Bigger, Better, Busier Boston and New England" Cartoon
"For a Bigger, Better, Busier Boston and New England" Cartoon

"For a Bigger, Better, Busier Boston and New England" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.76.2
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date 1937
Artist (Cartoonist for The Boston Post, American, 1866 - 1947)
Medium Pen and black ink over graphite on paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 in x W 26 1/4 in (45.7 cm x 66.7 cm)
Physical Description"Little General Fitz", carrying a standard, "For a Bigger, Better, Busier Boston and New England" and saying "Wake up and follow the flage to battle!" leads a worried-looking Puritan, "New England Enthusiasm" in the direction of a sign, "To The Hub Port Development Recruiting Headquarters". The Puritan is carrying a toy ship, "Merchant Marine Decay", and a toy train engine, "N.E. Freight Problem", and says "My word, General, you are so perpetually full of youthful optimism in War!"
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Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy. It was held by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library Archives until it was transferred to the Museum Collection in 2024.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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