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Ray Bailey Cartoons

An inventory of the collection at Syracuse University

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Bailey, Ray, 1913-1975.
Title: Ray Bailey Cartoons
Inclusive Dates: 1951-1952
Quantity: 0.25 linear ft.
Abstract: American cartoonist, creator of the comic strip Tom Corbett, Space Cadet. Collection contains published and proof cartoons and some advertising items.
Language: English
Repository: Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center

Biographical History

Ray Baiiley (1913-1975) was an American cartoonist, best known as the creator of the comic strip Tom Corbett, Space Cadet. The strip was based on a radio show of the same name from the late 1940s.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Ray Bailey Cartoons contains published and proof cartoons and some advertising items.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advanced notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.

Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Subject Headings

Persons

Bailey, Ray, 1913-1975.
Corbett, Tom (Fictitious character)

Associated Titles

Tom Corbett, space cadet.

Subjects

Astronauts -- Cartoons and caricatures.
Cartoonists -- United States.
Comic books, strips, etc.
Space travel -- Cartoons and caricatures.

Genres and Forms

Cartoons (humorous images)
Comic strips.

Occupations

Cartoonists.
Illustrators.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Ray Bailey Cartoons,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Unspecified, 1968 [?]

Finding Aid Information

Created by: MRC
Date: 3 May 2010
Revision history:

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Inventory

Published cartoons
Box 1 Clippings Feb-Mar 1952
Proofs
Box 1 Daily cartoons 24-29 Dec, 1951; 18-29 Mar, 1952; 7-12 Apr, 1952
Advertising
Box 1 Miscellaneous 1952 (8 items)

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