Davenport, Homer, 1867-1912

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Dates:
Birth 1867-03-08
Death 1912-05-02

Biographical notes:

Epithet: American cartoonist

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000131.0x0003d3

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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Subjects:

  • Caricatures and cartoons
  • Cartooning
  • Cartoonists
  • Cartoonists
  • Oregon

Occupations:

  • Artists
  • Cartoonists

Places:

  • Oregon (as recorded)