Eugene Carr papers , circa 1900s

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Carr, Gene, 1881-1959
Title
Eugene Carr papers
Dates
circa 1900s (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet, (1 container)
Collection Number
Ax 574
Summary
Eugene (Gene) Carr (1881-1959) became a commercial artist and cartoonist, and he worked for King Features, McClure's, and the George Matthew Adams syndicates. The collection contains original cartoons (undated), advertisement sketches, and correspondence.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Eugene (Gene) Carr (1881-1959) was born in New York City. He became a commercial artist and cartoonist. Carr worked for King Features, McClure's, and the George Matthew Adams syndicates.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

There are over 300 pages of original cartoon sketches, all undated. The collection also includes nine pages of advertisement sketches. There are also two Christmas cards designed by Carr.

Correspondence includes three letters.

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Advertising--United States--History--20th century
  • American wit and humor, Pictorial
  • Caricatures and cartoons--United States--History--20th century
  • Cartoonists--United States
  • Christmas cards--Specimens
  • Commercial art--United States--History--20th century
  • Commercial artists--United States

Personal Names

  • Carr, Gene, 1881-1959
  • Carr, Gene, 1881-1959

Form or Genre Terms

  • Cartoons
  • Correspondence
  • Sketches