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BERT BEAVER

This character gave instructions on how to recycle waste material to help the war effort. After the war, like so many others, it had to find a new purpose. Was it to get out and live the “good life” by spending? Should the war effort change to efforts to stimulate the economy?

MEDIUM:

PERIODICAL GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY: Published by Educational Projects Inc.

Content serial information:

Canadian Heroes…: “Bert Beaver Goes To War: Salvage.” Writ., Leison. Illus., Herschel.

“No. 1, Rubber.” 1-6, Apr. 1943: 9-10.

“No. 4, Metal.” 2-6, Oct. 1943: 31-32.

“No. 5, Glass.” 3-4, March 1944: 15-16.

Canadian Heroes …: “Bert Beaver In The Post War …” …. Illus., Herschel: …

5-1, February 1945: “… No. 1”. Writ., Waldo. …: 12-13.

5-3, June 1945: “…No. 3”. Writ., Ele (?). …: 46-47.

5-4, July 1945: “…”. Writ., Ele (?). … 49-50.

GALLERY:

$C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON B\BERT BEAVER, Canadian Heroes, 3-4, Mar 19434,15.jpg$ Canadian Heroes, 3-4, March 1944: 15.

$C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON B\BERT BEAVER, Canadian Heroes, 5-1, Feb 1945, 12.jpg$ $C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON B\BERT BEAVER, Canadian Heroes, 5-1, Feb 1945, 13.jpg$ Canadian Heroes, 5-1, Feb. 1945: 12-13. Notice the promotion on how to use War Savings Bonds.

$C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON B\BERT BEAVER, Canadian Heroes, 5-3, June 1945, 46.jpg$

$C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON B\BERT BEAVER, Canadian Heroes, 5-3, June 1945, 47.jpg$ Canadian Heroes, 5-3, June 1945: 46-47. This episode more or less sums up the “Bert Beaver Goes To War.” episodes.