Davenport, Homer, 1867-1912

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Homer Calvin Davenport (March 8, 1867- May 2, 1912) was a political cartoonist from Oregon known for his satirical drawings and support of Progressive Era politics.

From the guide to the Homer Davenport letter to "Friend Malcomb", 1907 April 3, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)

From the guide to the Homer Davenport collection, circa 1891-1907, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)

Cartoonist for New York newspapers and others.

From the description of Scrapbook, 1896-1902. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58662889

American caricaturist.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to William Jennings Bryan, 1900 Sept. 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270525451

Homer Calvin Davenport (March 8, 1867- May 2, 1912) was a political cartoonist from Oregon known for his satirical drawings and support of Progressive Era politics.

He worked for several West Coast newspapers before going to work for William Randolph Hearst and the New York Evening Journal. He also was one of the first American breeders of Arabian horses.

From the description of Homer Davenport collection [manuscript], circa 1891-1907. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 711680806

Homer Calvin Davenport (March 8, 1867- May 2, 1912) was a political cartoonist from Oregon known for his satirical drawings and support of Progressive Era politics.

He worked for several West Coast newspapers before going to work for William Randolph Hearst and the New York Evening Journal. He also was one of the first American breeders of Arabian horses.

From the description of Homer Davenport letter to "Friend Malcomb" [manuscript], 1907 April 3. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 762796047

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referencedIn General Cartoon Collection, 1870-1995, 1930-1949 Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center
referencedIn June D. Drake photographs, 1868-2001, 1900-1955 Oregon Historical Society Research Library
creatorOf Davenport, Homer, 1867-1912,. Homer Davenport collection [manuscript], circa 1891-1907. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
referencedIn Davenport Family papers, 1848-1966 University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives
referencedIn Vol. XXI (ff. 295). Nov. 1909-March 1911.includes:f. 1 Henry George Percy, 7th Duke of Northumberland: Letter to J. Burns: 1909.f. 3 H. F. Keene, of the London County Council: Letter to J. Burns: 1909.f. 4 James Edward Hubert Gascoyne-Cecil, Vi... British Library
referencedIn Theodore Roosevelt Collection: Books, pamphlets, periodicals, 18-- - <ongoing> Theodore Roosevelt Collection, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Bailey, Vernon Howe, 1874-1953. [NYPL scrapbooks]. Ohio State University Libraries
referencedIn Fairbanks mss., 1819-1939 Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
creatorOf Davenport, Homer, 1867-1912. Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to William Jennings Bryan, 1900 Sept. 30. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Frederic Remington letters Archives of American Art
creatorOf Berryman, Clifford Kennedy, 1869-1949. Scrapbook of political cartoons [manuscript], 1896-1898. University of Virginia. Library
referencedIn Ohio State University. Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. Homer Davenport 1867-1912 biographical file. Ohio State University Libraries
creatorOf Frederic Remington papers Archives of American Art
creatorOf Davenport, Homer, 1867-1912. Scrapbook, 1896-1902. New-York Historical Society
referencedIn Davenport family. Davenport family papers, 1848-1966. University of Oregon Libraries
creatorOf Homer Davenport collection, circa 1891-1907 Oregon Historical Society Research Library
creatorOf McCutcheon, John T. (John Tinney), 1870-1949. Album of letters from cartoonists. Ohio State University Libraries
creatorOf Opper, Frederick Burr, 1857-1937. [Editorial cartoon scrapbooks], 1900-1917 Ohio State University Libraries
creatorOf Davenport, Homer, 1867-1912. Homer Davenport letter to "Friend Malcomb" [manuscript], 1907 April 3. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
creatorOf Davenport, Homer, 1867-1912. Correspondence with Theodore Dreiser, 1897-1934. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
creatorOf Homer Davenport letter to "Friend Malcomb", 1907 April 3 Oregon Historical Society Research Library
referencedIn June D. Drake papers, 1855-1967, 1908-1960 Oregon Historical Society Research Library
referencedIn Theodore Roosevelt Collection: Political cartoons: Original cartoon drawings, 1896-1942. Theodore Roosevelt Collection, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Horace Traubel and Anne Montgomerie Traubel Papers, 1824-1979, (bulk 1883-1947) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Wells, William Bittle. William Bittle Wells papers, 1890-1960. University of Oregon Libraries
referencedIn Theodore Roosevelt Collection: Books, pamphlets, periodicals, 18-- - <ongoing> Theodore Roosevelt Collection, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn William Bittle Wells papers, 1890-1960 University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives
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associatedWith Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925, person
associatedWith Davenport family family
associatedWith Davenport family. family
associatedWith Davenport, Homer, family
correspondedWith Davenport, Homer, family
associatedWith Dewey, George, 1837-1917. person
associatedWith Drake, June D., 1880-1969 person
associatedWith Dresser, Paul, 1858-1906. person
associatedWith Fairbanks, Charles W. (Charles Warren), 1852-1918 person
associatedWith Gibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944. person
associatedWith Maynard, Laurens, 1866-1917. person
associatedWith Remington, Frederic, 1861-1909. person
associatedWith Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center. corporateBody
correspondedWith Traubel, Anne Montgomerie, 1864-1954 person
correspondedWith Traubel, Horace, 1858-1919. person
associatedWith Wells, William Bittle person
associatedWith Wells, William Bittle. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Oregon
Subject
Caricatures and cartoons
Cartooning
Cartoonists
Cartoonists
Oregon
Occupation
Artists
Cartoonists
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Birth 1867-03-08

Death 1912-05-02

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