Edwina Dumm papers, 1924-1978

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Series III: Alec the Great, 1933-1940, 1942-1943, 1945, 1958

Series consists of daily single panel strips featuring a shaggy little dog, Alec the Great (1931-1969), dating from 1933-1958. Alec the Great was drawn by Edwina, the verses were composed by Edwina's brother, Robert Dumm (Robert Dennis Dumm, signed as R.D. or R.D.D.). Alec was the cousin of Tippie from Cap Stubbs and Tippie, and a "daily companion of millions". Alec was modeled after Lillie Jane the 11, one of Edwina's dear companions. The daily panels showcased Alec the Great, giving friendly and wise advice to those in need of comfort for times of sorrow and caution for times of celebration. The panels were published by George Matthew Adams Inc. and ran daily from Mondays thru Saturdays, except on Sundays. The syndicated daily panels included in this series are dated from 1933 to 1958, with gaps and some issues missing from certain date ranges. Also included in the series is a drawing of Alec on a framed card and the book, Alec the Great, published in 1933.


Daily comic strips, 1933-1940, 1942-1943, 1945, 1958



Box 2 Folder 1 1933-01 thru 1933-07


Box 2 Folder 2 1933-07 thru 1933-12


Box 2 Folder 3 1934-01 thru 1934-07


Box 2 Folder 4 1934-07 thru 1935-01


Box 2 Folder 5 Set 1, 1935-01 thru 1935-07


Box 2 Folder 6 Set 1, 1935-07 thru 1936-01


Box 2 Folder 7 Set 2, 1935-01 thru 1935-07


Box 2 Folder 8 Set 2, 1935-07 thru 1936-01


Box 2 Folder 9 Set 1, 1936-01 thru 1936-07


Box 2 Folder 10 Set 1, 1936-07 thru 1936-12


Box 2 Folder 11 Set 2, 1936-01 thru 1936-07


Box 2 Folder 12 Set 2, 1936-07 thru 1936-12


Box 2 Folder 13 1937-01 thru 1937-07


Box 2 Folder 14 1937-07 thru 1938-01


Box 2 Folder 15 1938-01 thru 1938-07


Box 2 Folder 16 1938-07 thru 1938-12


Box 2 Folder 17 1939-01 thru 1939-06


Box 2 Folder 18 1939-06 thru 1939-12


Box 2 Folder 19 1940-01 thru 1940-06


Box 2 Folder 20 1940-07 thru 1940-12


Box 2 Folder 21 1942


Box 2 Folder 22 1943-03 thru 1943-07


Box 2 Folder 23 1943-07 thru 1943-12


Box 2 Folder 24 1945



Box 1 Folder 6 1958


Box 1 Folder 6 Release notice post card, from George Matthew Adams Service to Edwina Dumm, New York, 1958 March 04



Box 2 Folder 25 Alec the Great "Happy Hang-up" For a LIFT when you're LOW, Edwina's Dog--R.D's Verse, undated

Ink on Bristol paper with orange cardboard frame and gold rims.



Box 1 Folder 7 Alec the Great, 1933

Authors: Robert Dennis Dumm, Edwina.

Publisher: Whitman Pub. Co., Racine, Wis., ©1933.

Inscribed by Edwina: "To my wonderful friend Mimi and all my love -Edwina"