Leo O'Mealia Cartoon collection
Scope and Contents
A collection of original and reproduction cartoons created by Leo O'Mealia between 1933 and 1955. They related to players in the American League and National League. Topics include World Series, Hall of Famers, rivalries between teams, such as the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants, and odd plays from games.
Dates
- 1933-1955
Creator
- O'Mealia, Leo, 1884-1960 (Artist, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions but viewing materials does require an appointment. Please contact the Giamatti Research Center, research@baseballhall.org, 607-547-0330.
Conditions Governing Use
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum provides use copies of materials to facilitate private study, scholarship, and research. The Museum welcomes you to use materials in our collections that are in the public domain and to make fair use of copyrighted materials as defined by copyright law and with proper citation. Permission to publish materials must be obtained from: Giamatti Research Center, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, 25 Main St., Cooperstown, NY 13326 Phone: 607.547.0330 E-mail: research@baseballhall.org
Biographical / Historical
Leo O'Mealia was a sports cartoonist for the Rochester Herald, the Rochester Times, the Globe, and the New York Daily News. He was the creator of a popular syndicated comic strip titled "Wedlock". His signature trademark was a small lion in every cartoon.
Extent
2 Linear Feet (in 1 flat storage box)
.83 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
A collection of original and reproduction cartoons created by Leo O'Mealia between 1933 and 1955.
Arrangement
The cartoons are arranged in the order of donation.
Physical Location
Manuscript Archives, Aisle 20, Shelf 2
Appraisal
No materials were removed during accessioning or processing.
Processing Information
Cartoons were placed in archival sleeves and in acid-free folders.
Creator
- O'Mealia, Leo, 1884-1960 (Artist, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Leo O'Mealia Cartoon collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Claudette Scrafford, manuscript archivist
- Date
- May 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Archives Repository