Kuklapolitan Courier year book 1951

Book

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Kuklapolitan Courier Year Book

Name/Title

Kuklapolitan Courier year book 1951

Entry/Object ID

2026.06.02

Description

Wire spiral-bound 64-page booklet with photos, illustrations by Ted Drake and text about Burr Tillstrom, Fran Allison, Jack Fascinato, Joe Lockwood, Lew Gomavitz, Beulah Zachary, Lynwood King and other humans on the television show production team plus Kuklapolitans including Kukla, Ollie the Dragon, Fletcher Rabbit, Madame Ooglepuss, Beulah Witch, Cecil Bill, and Mercedes. Also, 6-page laser print of a website-hosted interview with illustrator Ted Drake with emphasis on his experiences working for Burr Tillstrom. In the interview, Mr. Drake specifically mentions the Kuklapolitan Courier Year Book. 2026.06.03

Collection

Burr Tillstrom

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2026.06

Source or Donor

Friend, Jacquie (Drake)

Notes

Donated by Jason Drake, grandson of the illustrator Ted Drake

Dimensions

Height

11 in

Width

8-1/2 in

Book Details

Date Published

Apr 1951

Location

Box

036 A+B Burr Tillstrom

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Tillstrom, Burr 1917-1985, Kukla, Ollie the Dragon, Allison, Fran, Drake, Ted 1907-2000

Create Date

March 16, 2026

Update Date

March 17, 2026