AHJ_ah06563 Inventory of the James Thomas Berryman papers, 1903-1971 Berryman (James Thomas) Papers Processed by Jamie J. Greene University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
American Heritage Center Dept. 3924, 1000 E. University Avenue University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 82071 Phone: 307.766.2574 Fax: 307.766.5511 Email: ahcref@uwyo.edu URL: http://ahc.uwyo.edu/
2012

University of Wyoming

 Finding aid encoded by Jamie J. Greene June 2012 Finding aid is in English Collection Summary Berryman, James Thomas, 1902-1971 James Thomas Berryman papers 1903-1971 (bulk 1932-1971) 06563 6.19 cubic ft. (14 boxes) University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. English James Thomas Berryman was a political cartoonist and journalist. The collection contains art work, correspondence, manuscripts, published materials, and photographs documenting his professional and personal life. Biography of James Thomas Berryman

James Thomas Berryman was a renowned Washington political cartoonist and journalist during the mid-twentieth century (1923-1964). He spent most of his career creating political and sport cartoons for the Washington Evening Star and Sporting News; following in the footsteps of his father, political cartoonist, Clifford K. Berryman. Jim Berryman also wrote and illustrated articles for various magazines and newspapers such as Look and the National Rifle Association. He won various journalist awards including the 1950 Pulitzer Prize for Political Cartoon of the year, the first son of a Pulitzer Prize winner to win the same award.

James Thomas Berryman was born in Washington D.C. on June 8, 1902 to Clifford Kennedy Berryman and Kate Gaddis Durfee Berryman. He attended George Washington University from 1920-1923 and the Corcoran Art School from 1921-1922. On October 23, 1926 he married Louise Marble Rhees and they had one son, Rhys Morgan Berryman. Jim Berryman died in Venice, Florida on August 12, 1971.

Scope and Content

The collection contains manuscripts, cartoons, pen and ink drawings, and watercolors by Jim Berryman. It also includes correspondence, published works, scrapbooks, speeches, photographs, and miscellaneous memorabilia and artifacts documenting his professional career and personal life.

 Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

 Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

 Related Materials

Additional information on James Thomas Berryman and the Berryman family is located at the following institutions:

-- Berryman family papers, 1829-1984 are at the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

-- Clifford K. Berryman papers, 1835-1976 are at the Library of Congress.

-- Gridiron Club souvenir menus,1945-1950, are at the Wisconsin Historical Society Archives. This collection contains 11 Gridiron Club, a prestigious journalistic organization in Washington, D.C., winter and spring dinner menus featuring cartoons by Clifford (C.K.) Berryman and Jim Berryman.

 Acquisition Information

This material was received from the Estate of Mrs. Louise R. Berryman in 1976 and Berryman's sister, Florence S. Berryman, in 1977.

 Processing Information

The collection was processed by Jamie Greene in June 2012.

 Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

 Access Terms Berryman, Clifford Kennedy, 1869-1949 Political cartoons -- United States -- 20th century Cartoonists -- United States Editorial cartoons -- United States -- 20th century Journalism -- Authorship United States -- Politics and government -- Caricatures and cartoons United States -- History, 1933-1945 United States -- History, 1945- <?xm-replace_text {Title as Subject}?> Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Journalism Fine Arts Politics, Government, and Law Political Campaigns Politics and Politicians Container List Series I. Professional and Personal files

This series contains biographical information, manuscripts, speeches, published works, and memorabilia regarding Jim Berryman and his work.

 1 1 Biographical file: Clifford K. Berryman undated 1 2 Biographical file: James T. Berryman undated 1 3 Books containing Berryman's work and/or articles about him undated 1 4 Calling Cards undated 1 and 12-13 Certificates and Awards 1942 - 1965 2 1 Guest Book - Private showing of Jim Berryman cartoons at the George Washington University Library January 4, 1958 2 2 Invitations 1926 - 1970 2 3 Magazine Clippings - Jim Berryman's work 1939 - 1966 2 4 Manuscripts undated 2 5 Membership Cards 1942 - 1970 2 6 Menus 1935 - 1962 2 7 Miscellaneous invoices, ledger books, and other financial information 1919 - 1963 2 8 Newsletters 1960 - 1970 4 1-6 Newspaper Clippings - Jim Berryman's work 1930 - 1970 3 1 Pamphlets and Brochures undated 5 and 11 Periodicals that contain Jim Berryman's published works 1925 - 1971 3 2 Press Releases 1940 - 1985 3 3 Programs 1939 - 1963 3 4 Speeches undated 14 Stamp Collection undated 3 5 Travel Journals and Ledgers 1919 - 1963 Series II. Correspondence

Arranged chronologically, this series contains professional and personal correspondence regarding Jim Berryman and his work.

 6 1 Correspondence 1930 - 1939 6 2 Correspondence 1940 6 3 Correspondence 1941 6 4 Correspondence 1942 6 5 Correspondence 1943 6 6 Correspondence 1944 6 7 Correspondence 1945 6 8 Correspondence 1946 6 9 Correspondence 1947 6 10 Correspondence 1948 6 11 Correspondence 1949 7 1 Correspondence 1950 7 2 Correspondence 1951 7 3 Correspondence 1952 7 4 Correspondence 1953 7 5 Correspondence 1954 7 6 Correspondence 1955 7 7 Correspondence 1956 7 8 Correspondence 1957 7 9 Correspondence 1958 7 10 Correspondence 1959 7 11 Correspondence 1960 - 1969 7 12 Correspondence 1970 - 1979 7 13 Miscellaneous correspondence undated 7 14 Personal letters to family members from Jim Berryman 1935 - 1968 Series III. Cartoons and other Art Work

This series contains prints, published cartoons and sketches, pen and ink cartoons and caricatures, and watercolors by Jim Berryman, Clifford K. Berryman, and other artists.

 8 1 "The Campaign of '48 in Star Cartoons" - Publication of The Washington Star 1948 8 2 "The Campaign of '52 in Star Cartoons" - Publication of The Evening Star 1952 8 3 "The Campaign of '56 in Star Cartoons" - Publication of The Evening Star 1956 8 4 General cartoons and caricatures undated 10 1 General cartoons and caricatures by Jim Berryman undated 8 5 Political cartoons by Jim Berryman undated 10 2-4 Political cartoons by Jim Berryman undated 8 6 Political cartoon pencil sketches by Jim Berryman undated 8 7 Prints by other artists undated 10 7 Prints by other artists undated 8 8 Railroad cartoons by Jim Berryman undated 10 5 Watercolors by Jim Berryman - Scenic landscapes 1967 10 6 Watercolor portrait and cartoon sketch of Jim Berryman by Gib Crockett 1964 Series IV. Photographs and Scrapbooks

This series contains photographs, clippings, memorabilia, and ephemera relating to Jim Berryman's life and work

 9 1 Photographs: Clifford K. Berryman undated 9 2 Photographs: James T. Berryman 1904-1971 9 3 Photographs: Thomas Clark undated 9 4 Photographs: Robert E. Lee undated 9 5 Photographs: Miscellaneous trains, plains, and automobiles 1940-1965 9 6 Photographs: Miscellaneous 1935-1971 9 Scrapbook for winning the Pulitzer Prize Cartoon of the Year 1950 9 and 11 Scrapbooks undated