Item Info

Media Type: Cartoons (Commentary)
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:

Here the cartoonist criticizes the lack of funding for the Free Library of Philadelphia in the city's 1945 budget. The cartoon implies that this is not from a lack of funds but is instead a result of bias and disdain on the part of those drafting the budget. A stereotypical "fat cat" exclaims that "drones don't need books" as a young man looks onto nearly empty and cobwebbed library shelves.

Cartoon presented to the Free Library by the artist and inscribed: Best Personal Regards | Jerry Doyle | Phila Record

Country: Country:United States
Region/County:Philadelphia
State/Province:Pennsylvania

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1945
Creator Name: Doyle, Jerry (1898-1985) - Artist