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CHRISTY, Howard Chandler (1872-1952). Will Rogers Memorial Fund. New York: Tooker-Moore, 1935. Lithograph poster. A female embodiment of America stands behind Rogers, who holds a lasso. Matted, sight 25 ¾ x 16 ½”. Scattered tears and light stains to edges. B+/B. This poster solicits contributions to the charitable fund established in 1935 after Rogers was killed in a plane crash. For many years, the fund provided medical assistance to people in show business. The posters were displayed primarily in banks in New York where contributions were accepted.