Irving Tripp papers, 1950s-1970s
Collection context
- Creator:
- Tripp, Irving
- Extent:
- 3 Linear Feet 2 flat boxes
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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This small collection includes four of Stanley's hard-to-find thumbnail scripts as well as the original Tripp art for a dozen Little Lulu stories. Tracings reveal sketches for covers as well as Disney characters. There is also a small amount of correspondence, a photograph of a very young Tripp at his drawing table, sketches of Hanna-Barbera and Terrytoons characters, and much more, all of which reveal the range of Tripp's career.
- Biographical / historical:
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Irving Tripp, (1921-1999) a New York State native, began working as a comic book artist at Dell Comics in 1941. After the war, he returned to Dell as a staff artist, staying until 1982. While he worked on licensed properties such as Tom and Jerry, Bugs Bunny, and Disney adaptations, he was best known as the artist working with writer John Stanley on "Little Lulu." Lulu had begun as a newspaper strip written and drawn by Marge Buell, but Stanley and Tripp oversaw the successful transition of the character to comic books.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located onsite.
- Terms of access:
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Single reproductions may be made for research purposes. It is the responsibility of the user to secure permission for publication or use from the appropriate copyright holder.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Irving Tripp Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu