Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston, ca. 1942–ca. 1945

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Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston, ca. 1942–ca. 1945

1942-1945

Original drawings and mockups for cartoons promoting the war effort; and original sketches drawn by artist Charles Alston to highlight famous African Americans.

4 linear inches

eng, Latn

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SNAC Resource ID: 11673284

National Archives at College Park

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