Fred Rodgers and Dr. Francis Martin Jr. Collection

This collection is itemized and arranged in alphabetical and chronological order.

Series I, Artwork, 1881-2006, Undated, contains various drawings, illustrations, paintings, and posters from many artists, but primarily from Edward W. Kemble. Art from other contributors such as Pataky, Joan Cromwell and Richard Caton Woodville are also present. Subjects of the drawings mostly include canaries, depictions of Black Americans and various Mexican landscape. An illustration of particular note is the portrait of Alexander Hamilton by William Sartain.

Series II, Personal Files, 1895-2005, Undated, contains correspondence mainly to the Kemble family concerning Edward W. Kemble's work, awards from the Wishaw Association, newspaper clippings, news releases, hand-drawn comics by Charles Crumb, post cards, exhibition flyers, catalogs, & posters, and written work which involves Francis Martin's Thesis, Book copyright, chapters and appendices. Christmas cards from the Kemble family and postcards from R. Crumb testifies to the fact that Francis Martin developed a relationship with the families while he conducted research for the thesis being written. Additionally, clippings that feature art by Edward W. Kemble and an article on Steve Lotz and his family can be seen. Original comics meticulously crafted and created by Charles Crumb can also be found here.

Series III, Photographs, 1829-1962, Undated, contains prints of various subjects but mainly comics hand-drawn by Charles Crumb, portraits, illustrations and museum pieces. Photos of very small writing give the impression of Charles Crumb practicing to write the dialog in the comics he created. Photos of various museum art by artists such as Edward W. Kemble and Winslow Homer. Portraits of Edward W. Kemble and his family are also here.

Series IV, Publications, 1858-1952, Undated, contains clippings and issues of various magazine publications that features art from various artists such as Edward Kemble and Winslow Homer. The art in these clippings show the meticulous nature that Winslow Homer used to create the pieces found within. Harper's Weekly, which seems to focus more on news of a political nature, makes up the majority of the publications collected.