He developed the collection specifically to promote the preservation and connoisseurship of original cartoon and illustration drawings. The Library's related cartoon holdings include the largest collection of American political prints in existence, the finest assemblage of English satirical prints outside Great Britain, outstanding holdings of original drawings by generations of America's best cartoonists and illustrators, an important collection of early comic books, and extensive runs of rare satirical and comic journals from Europe and the United States. Curators for the exhibition are Harry Katz and Sara Duke. The gallery, located adjacent to the new Visitors' Center in the Jefferson Building, will be open to the public free of charge from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. An illustrated checklist will be available to visitors.
Photos are available to the media.