Because this bear survived a terrible forest fire and won the love and imagination of the american public, many people mistakenly believe the cub was the original smokey bear but, in reality, he did not come along until the advertising symbol was almost six. See more ideas about smokey the bears, bear and wildland fire. The collection comprises the personal papers and artwork of rudolph rudy wendelin, dating from the 1930s to 2005 and consisting of. The mayor wants to increase convention business in their town, but the groups he invites cause lots of problems. Other materials in the collection smokey bear special collections.
When he first came to washington during the truman administration, some thirty million acres per year were being lost to. In the wildfire prevention campaign, which is the longestrunning public service announcement campaign in united states history, the ad council, the united states forest service usfs, and the national association of state foresters nasf, in partnership with creative. The date range is 1955 to 1972 with a few undated items. Old vintage 1955 the true story of smokey the bear big. Smokey the bear 1944 capitan 1984 rare 40th anniversary 999 silver coin. It is administered by the ad council, the united states forest service, and the national association of state foresters to educate the public about the dangers of wildfires. Smokey bear is an american advertising mascot created by the ad council with artist albert staehle, possibly in collaboration with writer and art critic harold rosenberg. Vintage rare smokey the bear poster 1946 forest fire prevention sign. Get the best deals on smokey the bear when you shop the largest online. Smokey the bear poster for sale collectibles for sale. An advertising campaign featuring smokey was started in 1944 with the slogan, smokey says care will prevent 9 out of 10 forest fires. Since 1944, smokeys been working hard to inspire americans to prevent wildfires. A beautiful story about a little bear who from experience has a lot. Special collections of the national agricultural library.
Smokey bear kite fun book 1984 comic books mycomicshop. A number of companies turned smokey into a toy teddy bear in the 1950s. The true story of smokey the bear big golden book 1955 rojankovsky. Smokey bear also sometimes called smokey the bear is a mascot of the united states forest service. Smokey the bear comic books all regular issues are out of stock. It was gifted to me by another primary grade teacher who no longer wanted it. Smokey bear often called smokey the bear or simply smokey is a mascot of the united states forest service created to educate the public about the dangers of forest fires.
Follow his history here through memorabilia and print, radio and tv messages. He was made to teach people that forest fires are dangerous and how people can prevent them. The true story of smokey the bear 1955 a big golden book. United states forest service smokey bear collection. The united states postal service even gave him his own zip code, 20252. Smokey bear is an american campaign and advertising icon created by the u. Smokey had climbed a tree to escape the blaze, but his paws and hind legs had been burned. The living symbol of smokey bear was an american black bear cub who in the spring of 1950 was caught in the capitan gap fire, a wildfire that burned 17,000 acres 69 km 2 in the lincoln national forest, 14 in the capitan mountains of new mexico. News about the little bear spread swiftly throughout new mexico.
This is old and has some obvious wear, tears, and discoloration, but still a great collectible. What is your smokey the bear four color comic book worth. Forest service smokey bear collection special collections. Since then, the character has spawned a wide variety of collectibles, including posters, stuffed animals, dolls, hats, coin banks, and cigarette snuffers. This series contains newspaper and magazine clippings, calendars, book covers, rulers, songsheets, a litter bag, and a braille bookmark and conservation pledge, among other items, dealing directly and indirectly to smokey bear and the campaign against forest fires. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive view pictures of their covers. One of the first forest fire prevention campaign posters. Smokey bear poster stamp 1955 blk of 4 sbr16 gpo us historical ephemera help me. Smokey bears story of the forest is a promotional activity book illustrated by harry rossoll and distributed by the ohio dept. Smokey the bear w shovel fire fighter poster comic book 10 sizes 174.
The cubs rescue became the basis for a little golden book issued in 1955. Smokey bear also called smokey the bear is an american advertising mascot created to educate the public about the dangers of forest fires. Vintage rare smokey the bear poster 1958 forest fire prevention sign. Kids vintage smokey the bear book 1955 little golden book 45 record is missing. Vintage smokey the bear for sale rare antique collectibles. Smokey the bear campaign collection, record group 54, box 4, folder 3.
True story of smokey the bear golden book 1955 1st. It consists of 115 linear feet including 20 map case drawers, 53 boxes, and over 100 films. Smokey the bear has served the cause of fire prevention well. Perhaps the artist most associated with smokey bear is rudolph wendelin. The living symbol of smokey bear was an american black bear cub who in the spring of 1950 was caught in the capitan gap fire, a wildfire that burned 17,000 acres 69 km 2 in the lincoln national forest, 15 in the capitan mountains of new mexico. Orphaned black bear cub smokey ii was the second live representation of smokey bear from 1975 to his death in 1990. The character became a big part of american popular culture in the 1950s. Inventory of the rudolph wendelin papers, 1930 2005. In may 1950, a manmade fire ravaged 17,000 acres of forest in the capitan mountains of southcentral new mexico.
I am fortunate to have my own wellworn copy of this little golden book of smokey the bear, originally published in 1955. Smokey bear s living history began early in 1950 when a burned cub survived a fire in the lincoln national forest near capitan, new mexico. Vintage smokey the bear book 1955 little golden book pb. Rudolph rudy andreas michael wendelin 19102000 is best known as the artist behind the united states forest service mascot and spokesman smokey bear. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The first day of issue ceremony was held at the capitan municipal school. Smokey the bear 1984 full mint mnh sheet of 50 vintage postage stamps. Smokey bears living history began early in 1950 when a burned cub survived a fire in the lincoln national forest near capitan, new mexico. Find the value of the dell comic smokey the bear four color volume 1. This story about smokey the bear was originally published in 1955 and has been authorized and approved by the state foresters and by the forest service, usda in cooperation with the advertising council. Smokey bear simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. As testament to the songs popularity, smokey bear became known as smokey the.
The history and career of smokey the bear thoughtco. Smokey the bear little golden book by jane werner watson. Values of smokey the bear fourcolor free comic book. A 1955 book in the little golden books series was called smokey the bear and smokey calls himself by this name in the book. Rare vintage smokey the bear official forest service pocket watch box only. Forest service smokey bear collection spans the years 19021994 with the bulk of materials dating from 1942 to the 1970s. The true story of smokey the bear a big golden book 1955. In 1984, the image was used on its own postage stamp. An advertising campaign featuring smokey was created in 1944 with the slogan, smokey says care will prevent 9 out of 10 forest fires. Nov 27, 2018 the cubs rescue became the basis for a little golden book issued in 1955. A 1955 book in the little golden books series was called smokey the bear and he calls himself by this name in the book. According to some stories, he was rescued by a game.
He appeared on radio programs, in comic strips and in cartoons in 1952, congress passed the smokey bear act, an act of congress, was passed to remove the character from the public domain and place it under the control of the secretary of agriculture. For smokeys 40th anniversary in 1984, he was honored with a u. Smokey bear poster stamp 1955 blk of 4 sbr16 gpo us historical. Smokey bear s story of the forest is a promotional activity book illustrated by harry rossoll and distributed by the ohio dept. It depicted smokey as an orphaned cub rescued in the aftermath of a forest fire. My students loved this little book which i read aloud several times each fall during our fire safety unit in october. Other materials in the collection smokey bear special. May, 2010 history of smokey bear national wildfire coordinating group 2006 nfes 2882 course p101. Smokey the bear little golden books, 481 hardcover january 1, 1955. Smokey the bear 1984 full mint mnh sheet of 50 vintage.
The stamp was designed by rudolph wendelin of arlington, virginia, and modeled by frank j. This series contains newspaper and magazine clippings, calendars, book covers, rulers, songsheets, a litter bag, and a. In 1944, the forest service and advertising council began using a poster created by albert staehle, featuring smokey bear as the symbol for fire prevention. History of smokey bear national wildfire coordinating group 2006 nfes 2882 course p101. Smokey the bear, first a edition 1955, a little golden book hardcover a little golden book on. Smokey bear kite fun book 1984 is a promotional comic distributed by reddy kilowatt, inc. Vintage usda smokey the bear close the book on forest fires fire poster print. Smokey the bear and the sons of the pioneers, 1955 56 004. In order to maintain the correct rhythm, the writers added a the between smokey and bear. The sons of the pioneers are one of the united states earliest western singing groups. The true story of smokey the bear 1955 a big golden book on. There are approximately 35 proofs dating from 1973 to 1984.
In 1952, steve nelson and jack rollins wrote the anthem that would cause a debate among smokey enthusiasts for the next several decades. Smokey the bear, first a edition 1955, a little golden. Smokey the bear little golden book 481 werner, jane. Vintage smokey the bear hat 90s think thanks forest fires snapback cap youth b3. Apr 21, 1975 smokey the bear has served the cause of fire prevention well. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Smokey the bear 1944 capitan 1984 rare 40th anniversary 999 silver coin rare. See more ideas about smokey, smokey the bears, bear. Unfollow smokey the bear mug to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Smokey the bear, first a edition 1955, a little golden book hardcover a little golden book.
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