Karl Kae Knecht Cartoon
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Mammoth Cave becomes a National Park. Governor Willis of Kentucky pins a ribbon on Uncle Sams coat, naming him the sole owner of the cave. The Public, Secretary of the Interior Krug, and Senator Barkley gather around Uncle Sam and Willis. A text box gives some information about the cave, including its size and features. A line of visitors climb down a staircase into the caves entrance. The visitors talk about the cave on the way down. Text appearing on a staircase leading to the caves entrance tells how far it is from Evansville and what types of transportation are available. Uncle Sam (Symbolic Character); Barkley, Alben William, 1877-1956; Willis, Simeon S., 1879-1965; Krug, Julius A. (Julius Albert), 1907-1970 Image Access WideTEK 25 Mammoth Cave Kentucky. One of wide world wonders. 70,000 acres National Park, largest room 541 feet x 125 high, deepest pit 150 feet, 5 levels, 6 routes covering 200 chartered miles. Areal diameter 10 miles. Eyeless fish in 3 rivers. 8 cataracts 2 lakes, a sea etc., etc. A shade of 1812. It sold in my day for $40.00. Natural atomic bomb shelter. It is 54 degrees year round. I know what national parks mean. The Public. Sole Owner Dedication Day. Governor Willis. Secretary of Interior Krug. Senator Barkley. Original entrance founded 1797, 6 added entrances. New entrance electric lighted. Congress authorized government to take over 20 years ago. From Evansville 125 to 170 mile routes of several highways, bus and train, and the Green River boat trip (no commercial line now). [in margins: Courier 3 columns 9/17/46. (illegible). 28+140=168.] |
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| Origin: | 2014 |
| Created By: |
Karl Kae Knecht |
| Source: |
http://digital.evpl.org/cdm/ref/collection/karlknecht/id/3004 |
| Collection: |
Karl K. Knecht Collection |
| Copyright: |
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| Subjects: |
Evansville (Ind.) -- History -- Caricatures and cartoons United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century -- Caricatures and cartoons Caricatures and cartoons -- United States |
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