Special Collections
The Papers of
Cartoonists & Comic Strip Writers
held by the University of Iowa Libraries
COLLINS, MAX ALLAN, 1946-- [O/I]. Papers of Max Allan Collins, 19678-1996. 38 ft.
Author, filmmaker, and comic strip writer. The papers document his film and literary career. His novels, comics (including Dick Tracy and Ms. Tree), and screenplays are represented in various forms of completion, with typescript drafts, artwork, correspondence, research, galley proofs, and promotional material. MsC500.(Finding Aid) Collins has an extensive website at http://www.maxallancollins.com/
DARLING, JAY NORWOOD ("DING"), 1876-1962. Papers of Jay N. Darling, 1909-1954. 2.5 ft.
Correspondence, speeches, articles, leaflets, clippings, scrapbooks and a sketchbook, mostly dealing with politics, conservation, or family affairs, assembled by newspaper cartoonist "Ding" Darling of The Des Moines Register. There are also some 6,000 original pen-and-ink cartoons drawn by Darling. MsC170. (Finding Aid)
MILLER, FRANK ANDREA, 1926-1983. Papers of Frank Miller, 1960-1983. 20 ft.
Editorial cartoonist for the Des Moines Register. 100 original drawings, cartoons with over-lays and color processes, engraving printing plates, correspondence, photos and other papers. Iowa Authors Mss. MsC659. (Finding Aid)
