Summary: Charles Schulz, portrait presentation. Speakers: Martin Sullivan, director of the National Portrait Gallery; Edwin C. Anderson, friend of Schulz; Lee Mendelson, producer of "Peanuts" films; Estrellita Karsh, photograph donor; and Jean Schulz, widow of Schulz. A photograph of "Peanuts" creator Charles M. Schulz (1922-2000) was presented to the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in a ceremony for invited guests on October 1, 2010. The event recognized the cartoonist's impact on millions of people worldwide and coincides with commemorations surrounding the 60th anniversary of "Peanuts." Image: Charles Schulz / Yousuf Karsh / Chromogenic print, 1986 / National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Estrellita Karsh in memory of Yousuf Karsh . More about Schulz and his portrait in this article from the NPG's blog: http://face2face.si.edu/my_weblog/2010/10/portrait-of-charles-schulz-commemorates-the-60th-anniversary-of-peanuts-debut.html
