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“Endangered Species” (Original Published Art by Lou Erickson – with Red-Tone Overlay), The Atlanta Journal, October 4, 1972

Artist: Lou Erickson (Penciller)

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“Endangered Species” (Original Published Art by Lou Erickson – with Red-Tone Overlay), The Atlanta Journal, October 4, 1972 Comic Art

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The Atlanta Journal (Atlanta, Georgia) · Wed, Oct 4, 1972 · Page 18

ENDANGERED SPECIES (OVERLAY)

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Artwork Details

Title:	“Endangered Species” (Original Published Art by Lou Erickson – with Red-Tone Overlay), The Atlanta Journal, October 4, 1972
Artist:	Lou Erickson (Penciller)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Sketch Card
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	45
Likes on CAF:	0 1
Comments:	2
Added to Site:	8/13/2025
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“Endangered Species” (Original Published Art by Lou Erickson – with Red-Tone Overlay), The Atlanta Journal, October 4, 1972

Description:
Original published editorial cartoon by Lou Erickson, titled Endangered Species, as it appeared in The Atlanta Journal on October 4, 1972 (Page 18). This pen-and-ink illustration includes the original red-tone production overlay used for print, offering a complete example of the cartoon’s published state.

The piece satirizes the political fight over the “Scenic River Plans” proposal, depicting two squirrels labeled “Shag Cates” and “Charlie Brown” — both serving as Atlanta aldermen — with “Alderman” above their names. The squirrels clutch a sign reading “Citizens for a Better Environment,” as the surrounding captions lampoon political obstructionism and local development tensions of the early 1970s.

Measuring approximately 8.5" × 11", the work retains production notes and markings, reflecting Erickson’s direct involvement in the editorial process. Both its publication clipping and the original overlay provide valuable provenance for this historically significant political cartoon.

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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 8/13/2025

But you gotta figure that they already got and hid away their nut.

Alan E
Member Since 2025

1 - Posted on 8/13/2025

Marcus Wai wrote:

But you gotta figure that they already got and hid away their nut.

and the public is left holding the empty shell

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