Aug 20

A Sneak Peek Inside the Walt Disney Family Museum: Gallery 6, the Late ’30s – ’40s

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Continuing our series into the galleries at the new Walt Disney Family Museum, we are pleased to present to you some of the artifacts that can be found in Gallery 6: TheLate ’30s – ’40s

DispatchThis difficult period in Walt’s life included the deaths of his parents, a studio strike that threatened the company’s viability, and a period when the U.S. military used part of the studio as a base.  The company released Dumbo and produced training films for the military, public service shorts, and morale- boosting films, and Walt embarked on a goodwill tour of South America to strengthen ties between the U.S. and Latin American countries. He later produced two Latin American-themed animated movies based on the trip.

Peruvian Boy with Flute by Mary BlairPhotos and union flyers from the 1941 Disney animators’ strike as well as samples of Disney films in support of the war effort will be among the gallery highlights.  Also on view will be original art from Dumbo and insignias that the Studios created for numerous regiments and squadrons.

All images © Disney Enterprises, courtesy of the Walt Disney Family Museum

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