Carter, Robert, 1875-1918

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Robert Carter was born and raised in Chicago. He began his career there as a sketch artist, until a move to New York City in 1910, courtesy of William Randolph Hearst and the New York American. Regarded as one of America's great cartoonists, Carter's work included strip comics and political cartoons that showcased his knowledge of composition and anatomy. He worked for a number of newspapers including the Globe, the Sun, and the Philadelphia Press until his death in 1918.

From the description of Robert Carter drawings, 1914-1918. (RIT Library). WorldCat record id: 768436691

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referencedIn World War I cartoon collection, 1914-1918. Johns Hopkins University, Sheridan Libraries and the Milton S. Eisenhower Library
referencedIn Ohio State University. Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. Robert Carter 1875-1918 biographical file. Ohio State University Libraries
creatorOf Carter, Robert, 1875-1918,. Robert Carter drawings, 1914-1918. RIT Library, Wallace Library
creatorOf Opper, Frederick Burr, 1857-1937. [Editorial cartoon scrapbooks], 1900-1917 Ohio State University Libraries
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World War, 1914-1918
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Birth 1875

Death 1918

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