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MS 542 - Rex Allen Comic, Dell Comics Co.

By KK, 2019;

Collection Overview

Title: MS 542 - Rex Allen Comic, Dell Comics Co.

Creator: Dell Comics (1929-1974)

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Date Acquired: 01/01/1955

Abstract

Dell comic featuring Rex Allen, June-August 1955. Cost was 10 cents.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Rex Elvie Allen (December 31, 1920 – December 17, 1999) was an American film and television actor, and songwriter, known as "the Arizona Cowboy" and as the narrator of many Disney nature and Western productions. For his contributions to the film industry, in 1975 Allen received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located at 6821 Hollywood Boulevard. Allen died in Tucson, Arizona after he sustained fatal injuries when his caregiver accidentally ran over him in the driveway. Cremated, his ashes were scattered at Railroad Park in Willcox where most of his memorabilia is displayed.

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Biographical Note

Dell Comics was the comic book publishing arm of Dell Publishing, which got its start in <span class="mw-redirect">pulp magazines</span>. It published comics from 1929 to 1974. At its peak, it was the most prominent and successful American company in the medium. In 1953 Dell claimed to be the world's largest comics publisher, selling 26 million copies each month. They claimed to be "a positive guarantee that the comic magazine bearing [the Dell Comics Trademark] contains only clean and wholesome juvenile entertainment. The Dell code eleminates entirely, rather than regulates, objectionable material."

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: McCracken Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials. Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation or publication. Contact McCracken Research Library for more information.

Acquisition Source: unknown

Preferred Citation: Rex Allen Comic, Dell Comics Co., MS 542 SC, McCracken Research Library, Buffalo Bill Center of the West

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