The Savitar, Volume 101, 1995

Beetle Bailey®, one of Mizzou's most famous alumnus, turns 50 this fall. Although Beetle® never stepped foot in a campus classroom, he now occupies a prominent place on the MU campus. A sculpture of Beetle's® residing on campus commemorates Beetle® beginnings on the MU campus. The creation of Addison Morton Walker, a 1948 MU alumnus, Beetle's® character was derived, in part, from a campus hangout called "The Shack," whose colorful atmosphere was enjoyed by generations of college students. Walker's early work also includes contributions to ShowMe, a student publication, and the Savitar, the MU college yearbook.

Click here to view The Sculpture	Click here to to view ShowMe Covers	Click here to view The Shack

For inquiries about "The Shack" drawing please contact Joe Franke, Columbia, MO
Sources: The Joe Franke Collection; Jane Espy Meyer Memorabilia Collection; The University Archives Vertical Files.

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