1 10 24 http://crisisofinnocence.library.torontomu.ca/files/original/78289db17b62e68b9aac59ca333881ce.jpg fcd29ab64242be6ebb1e326214480f70 Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Player html for embedded player to stream video content <iframe width="480" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/_L7tHhnDw8s" frameborder="0"></iframe> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Comic Book Confidential" Documentary Clip Description An account of the resource A clip from the 1988 film "Comic Book Confidential." The video features an interview with Dr. Fredric Wertham in which he condemns comics for corrupting children Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 16 July 2011 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L7tHhnDw8s&feature=youtu.be Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://www.youtube.com/static?template=terms">Standard YouTube License</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ViPlusGonzoArcade<br />published via YouTube.com License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/static?template=terms">Standard YouTube License</a> Subject The topic of the resource Comic Books Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ron Mann (director) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Youtube Video Clip Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving Image Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Comic Book Confidential. Directed by Ron Mann, Sphinx Productions, 1988. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Don Haig, Martin Harbury, and Charles Lippincott (producers); Ron Mann and Charles Lippincott (writers) anti-comic childhood comic book industry comic books innocence wertham http://crisisofinnocence.library.torontomu.ca/files/original/815bc5044989450ee5de850d6038cc68.pdf a71f72c5b068a5ef6e02fc1e9c4a3897 Magazine Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource What Parents Don't Know About Comic Books Subject The topic of the resource Magazine Articles Description An account of the resource A magazine article written by Wertham. He argues that juvenile delinquency is becoming more prevalent and violent due to the popularity of comics with children. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wertham, Fredric (writer) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1 November 1953 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine Article Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Wertham, Fredric, M.D. "What Parents Don't Know About Comic Books." Ladies' Home Journal (November 1953): 50-53; 214-220. Print. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Ladies' Home Journal Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ladies' Home Journal anti-comic books censorship children comic books comics crime education juvenile delinquency magazines parents pornographic materials psychiatry psychology reading violence wertham youth http://crisisofinnocence.library.torontomu.ca/files/original/da7c42d8fc8886ce5a54d73bb413ebdf.pdf 8f44245d06d78c7693d075407a851468 Magazine Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horror in the Nursery Subject The topic of the resource Magazine Articles Description An account of the resource Presents the first publication of Fredric Wertham's findings on comics. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Crist, Judith (writer) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 27 March 1948 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine Article Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Crist, Judith. "Horror in the Nursery." Collier's Magazine (27 March 1948): 22-23; 95-97. Print. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Collier's Magazine anti-comic books children comic books comics crime horror juvenile delinquency parents psychiatry sex violence wertham youth http://crisisofinnocence.library.torontomu.ca/files/original/658b9855010f4c825b8b3a8eeb1b8957.jpg 353a574ef4ed4d6336509716c3f1f750 http://crisisofinnocence.library.torontomu.ca/files/original/f40cf9d324e8290f95c35ce70eac3398.pdf c40cdbc95a29fe5fdbd68994895590c0 Newspaper Article sourced from a newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource War Declared on Lewd Books Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper Articles Description An account of the resource Discusses the war on lewd comics that was taking place in the 1950's, in which people found producing or selling "lewd" comic books could be prosecuted. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11 February 1957 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Article Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. "War Declared on Lewd Books." Abilene Reporter News, 11 February 1957. Web. 27 January 2014. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abilene Reporter News Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Journal Media Group anti-comic censorship children comic books crime juvenile delinquency law legislation magazines obscene literature publication and distribution reading sex violence war http://crisisofinnocence.library.torontomu.ca/files/original/1e2ff323bcb43b68030220afa7c0a3d1.jpg f54acd6fc91c7bb8c5bd3c346b988418 http://crisisofinnocence.library.torontomu.ca/files/original/8244838bfafd8588d64d5df5b6c580e3.jpg da95d69de337f91c448b634281bac1ee http://crisisofinnocence.library.torontomu.ca/files/original/e5d5f9f7e7ff60b5a58bdd6d3c6442e9.pdf a5df7e89507f33b51ef6a5239e22308e http://crisisofinnocence.library.torontomu.ca/files/original/483eaf48eccb910016b23e0b43000b7e.pdf e528826bf6f6e27c7685812e04d577f7 Newspaper Article sourced from a newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sex and Crime Featured in 'Comic' Books Sold in City: Syracuse Tour Reveals Variety of Spicy Tales: State Committee Issues Threat of Censorship Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper Articles Description An account of the resource Explores the New York State Joint Legislative Committee's attempts to censor crime and love comics in 1951. The image features a number of the popular comics of the time laid out on a table. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Berger, Dick (writer) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 13 May 1951 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF, JPG Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Article Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Berger, Dick. "Do You Know What Your Children Read." Syracuse Post Standard, 13 May 1951: 25. Web. 13 April 2014. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Syracuse Post Standard Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Post-Standard anti-comic ban censorship children comic books comics crime horror juvenile delinquency legislation readers sex statistics violence youth http://crisisofinnocence.library.torontomu.ca/files/original/4955a7734717702939357979aaeee536.jpg 702edb403b0bba259e1450ea4d999a4e Newspaper Article sourced from a newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sales of Books Said Down: Youth Crime Rise Sparks Anti-Horror Comic Drive Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper Articles Description An account of the resource One of many articles that were written by Sigrid Arne on the topic of the backlash against comic books. Looks at how the war on comics was having a profound effect on the popularity of comics. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arne, Sigrid (writer) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 17 October 1954 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF, JPG Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Article Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Arne, Sigrid. "Sales of Books Said Down: Youth Crime Rise Sparks Anti-Horror Comic Drive." San Antonio Express and News, 17 October 1954: 8A. Web. 24 April 2014. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available San Antonio Express and News Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource San Antonio Express-News anti-comic children comic books comics crime horror juvenile delinquency literature psychiatry religion youth http://crisisofinnocence.library.torontomu.ca/files/original/1487e9139fa6f9246f255826dd0258de.pdf ea336179035f1c59cbb3190dc75832a5 Newspaper Article sourced from a newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Just a Few Words Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper Articles Description An account of the resource Claims that because little Johnny is reading crime comics, he will one day run over an old lady and leave her to die in the street. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Williams, Bill (writer) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7 November 1953 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Article Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Williams, Bill. "Just a Few Words." Gastonia Gazette, 7 November 1953: 2. Web. 20 March 2014. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Gastonia Gazette Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Gaston Gazette anti-comic children comics crime death hysteria juvenile delinquency newspapers parents police reading violence wertham youth http://crisisofinnocence.library.torontomu.ca/files/original/2425a5008333decaa011371245c560bb.jpg f5928559ffc3d85623270ea053772158 http://crisisofinnocence.library.torontomu.ca/files/original/ac0c0f7f1dddd145e8cbc48175687138.pdf 66e155ddaa37ede37b944d7f5c36687b Newspaper Article sourced from a newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Encourage Good Reading Habits Best Way of Abolishing Comics Panel Discussion Decides Here: Sponsored by Women's Council Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper Articles Description An account of the resource Looks to schools and parents as being the ones that must take control of a child's reading habits, so as to instill in them a want to read books over comics. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 24 April 1952 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF, JPG Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Article Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. "Encourage Good Reading Habits Best Way of Abolishing Comics Panel Discussion Decides Here." Portage La Prairie Leader, 24 April 1952: 16. Web. 24 April 2014. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portage La Prairie Leader adults anti-comic children comic books comics education libraries parents police reading schools teachers women youth http://crisisofinnocence.library.torontomu.ca/files/original/12c85e1f94f67ba8ac3a828f03b83940.pdf d7fbaa107abd13a9f4a068cc96f770b5 http://crisisofinnocence.library.torontomu.ca/files/original/72a721d0b61c4a9d030cbfbcb816f3cf.jpg a43e13da30b71cd9ea43c96b96b26680 Newspaper Article sourced from a newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Controversy Widens Over Comic Book Issues Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper Articles Description An account of the resource States that the public's reading tastes are changing as a result of newspaper coverage of the ongoing crisis. Some comic book publishers and distributors are choosing to self-censor, but this effort is not enough to protect children. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arne, Sigrid (writer) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 17 October 1954 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF, JPG Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Article Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Arne, Sigrid. "Controversy Widens Over Comic Book Issues." The Cedar Rapids Gazette, 17 October 1954: 14. Web. 6 May 2014. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Cedar Rapids Gazette Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Gazette anti-comic children comic books comics crime horror juvenile delinquency magazines parents psychiatry wertham youth http://crisisofinnocence.library.torontomu.ca/files/original/875ee254a3751fa5af0a7700425fcc0b.pdf ee34f1cb84d2a1b977625cdeadad7161 http://crisisofinnocence.library.torontomu.ca/files/original/734e341499b1f1bc7b48f9d1c3370bb7.pdf 5e3944cbe4e2102c3f7cf20f454729fc Newspaper Article sourced from a newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Comic' Books - Who Are Their Readers: Nine Children of Every 10 are Subjected to Effect of Crime-Story Thrillers: Surveys Show Vast Audience of Impressionable Youngsters Under Influence of Publications Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper Articles Description An account of the resource A number of statistics are given about how many children read comic books. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4 April 1945 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Article Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. "'Comic' Books -- Who are Their Readers: Nine Children of Every 10 Are Subjected to Effect of Crime-Story Thrillers." Southtown Economist [Chicago], 4 April 1945: 1. Web. 13 March 2014. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Southtown Economist Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Daily Southtown anti-comic children comic books crime horror innocence Southtown Economist statistics violence