Charles M. Schulz

Explore the man behind Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts Gang with this intimate look into the life and times of Charles M. Schulz. Through 100 preserved and catalogued artifacts, delve into the world of 1920s America of Schulz’s Minnesota youth, his WWII army service, and fame through his post-war comic series Li’l Folks that became the iconic and beloved Peanuts. From the plaster figurine named Spark Plug that would become Schulz nickname—“Sparky”—to his first published drawing featured in Ripley’s Believe It or Not, to his 2001 Congressional Gold Medal, the 100 artifacts bring the details of the veteran artist to life. Along with provocative, witty, and wise quotes, fan-favorite strips and more, Charles M. Schulz is a must-have for any Peanuts fan.

Explore the man behind Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts Gang with this intimate look into the life and times of Charles M. Schulz. Through 100 preserved and catalogued artifacts, delve into the world of 1920s America of Schulz’s Minnesota youth, his WWII army service, and fame through his post-war comic series Li’l Folks that became the iconic and beloved Peanuts. From the plaster figurine named Spark Plug that would become Schulz nickname—“Sparky”—to his first published drawing featured in Ripley’s Believe It or Not, to his 2001 Congressional Gold Medal, the 100 artifacts bring the details of the veteran artist to life. Along with provocative, witty, and wise quotes, fan-favorite strips and more, Charles M. Schulz is a must-have for any Peanuts fan.