Low, David Alexander Cecil, Sir, active 1920-1958, cartoonist and caricaturist

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Low was born in Dunedin, New Zealand on 7 April 1891. In 1902 he was appointed as political cartoonist at the Spectator in Christchurch, New Zealand. In 1911 he moved to the Bulletin in Sydney, Australia.

He travelled to London to join the Star in 1919 and later worked for the Evening Standard (1927-50) and the Daily Herald (1950-53). He Joined the Manchester Guardian in 1953 and continued to work for the paper until shortly before his death in 1963.

From the guide to the Cartoons by David Low, 1953-1962, (Guardian News & Media Archive)
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creatorOf Vol. CCLXXXV (ff. 127). 1949.includes:ff. 2-4, 35, 68 William Kean Seymour: Correspondence with Marie Stopes of William Kean Seymour: 1949: Partly copies, partly signed.ff. 5, 10, 13 Walter Dickson, of Edinburgh: Correspondence with Marie Stopes ..., 1949 British Library
creatorOf MS Mus. 934. O’Neill Papers. Vol. v. Letters to Yvonne Hudson née O’Neill; 1932-58. Arranged alphabetically, with unidentified correspondents at the end. With pages from her autograph album.ff. 147. 350 x 240mm.includes:f. 1 Yvonne Hudson, daugh..., 1932-1958 British Library
creatorOf Vol. CCLXIII (ff. 118). Jan.-June 1931.includes:f. 1 Edward Henry Blakeney, poet: Letter to Marie Stopes from Edward Henry Blakeney: 1931.f. 5 Sir Montagu de Pomeroy Webb, Chairman, The National Citizens' Union: Letter to, from Marie Stopes: 1931... British Library
creatorOf Vol. CCLXVIII (ff. 127+5*+7*+27*+37*+49*). July-Dec. 1933.includes:ff. 1, 4 P. C. Brett, Director, Boots Pure Drug Co. Ltd: Correspondence with Marie Stopes of P. C. Brett: 1933: Partly signed, partly copy.ff. 2, 5, 7, 49 Sir Robert Charles Kirkw... British Library
creatorOf Vol. CCLXXXVI (ff. 145). 1950.includes:ff. 1, 3 Hermon Ould, General Secretary, PEN: Correspondence with Marie Stopes of Hermon Ould: 1950: Partly copy, partly signed.f. 2 Martin Secker, publisher: Letter to Marie Stopes from Martin Secker: 1950:..., 1950 British Library
creatorOf WRENCH PAPERS. Vol. VII (ff. 134). 1949, n.d.includes:ff. 1-109 passim Sir Ralph Norman Angell Lane, alias 'Norman Angell'; author and journalist: Letters to Sir Evelyn Wrench from Sir Ralph Norman Angell Lane: 1949, n.d.: Partly signed. ff. 2, 57, ..., 1949 British Library
creatorOf GEOFFREY H. WELLS al. 'Geoffrey West': correspondence concerning his book, H. G. Wells (1930); 1920-1937. Included are autograph letters from H. G. Wells (14 letters, 22 postcards, etc.), Mrs Catherine Wells (16 letters, etc.), Frank Wells (6 letters..., 1920-1937 British Library
creatorOf Vol. CCLXII (ff. 37+64*+73*). June-Dec. 1930.includes:ff. 1, 3, 6 Mamie E. Frank: Correspondence with Marie Stopes of Mamie E. Frank: 1930: Partly copies.f.2 Martin Lewis: Letter to Marie Stopes from Martin Lewis: 1930.f. 3 Dr T. N. Kwong, of S... British Library
creatorOf VERNON BARTLETT. Vol. II (ff. 144). Lancaster -Wood.includes:ff. 1, 2 Sir Osbert Lancaster, artist and writer: Letters to V. Bartlett from Sir Osbert Lancaster: 1974, n.d. f. 3 James Laver: Letter to V. Bartlett from James Laver: 1949. ff. 4-8 Lee... British Library
creatorOf Vol. CCLXXXII (ff. 118). 1945.includes:ff. 1, 2 Margaret E. Brooks, nurse, of Littlehampton: Correspondence with Marie Stopes of Margaret E. Brooks: 1945: Partly signed, partly copy.f. 9 E. Morrison, of 'The Nursery World': Letter to Marie Stopes..., 1945 British Library
creatorOf MS Mus. 931. O’Neill Papers. Vol. ii. Letters from correspondents with surnames beginning A–M.ff. 148. 280 x 220mm.includes:f. 1 William Roberts, alias 'Ernest Newman'; music critic: Adine O'Neill, née Rückert; pianist: Letter to Adine O'Neill f... British Library
creatorOf WRENCH PAPERS. Vol. IV. 1928-1937. ff. 348. 350 x 250mm.includes:ff. 5, 61 Enoch Arnold Bennett, author: Letters to Sir Evelyn Wrench from Enoch Arnold Bennett: 1928-1929: Signed. f. 6 Bernard Richard Meirion Darwin, sportswriter and essayist; son o..., 1928-1937 British Library
creatorOf Vol. CCLXVII (ff. 131). Jan.-June 1933.includes:ff. 3, 7 William Hesketh Lever, Baron Leverhulme: Correspondence with Marie Stopes of William Hesketh Lever: 1933: Partly signed, partly copy.ff. 5, 8 Sir Basil Edward Peto, 1st Baronet; of Barnstap... British Library
creatorOf Vol. CCLXXV (ff. 220+220*). 1939.includes:f. 1 John Edward Masefield, OM; Poet Laureate: Letter to Marie Stopes from John Edward Masefield: 1939: Signed.ff. 2, 10 Webster Evans, of 'John o' London's Weekly': Letters to Marie Stopes from Webster E..., 1939 British Library
creatorOf Cartoons by David Low, 1953-1962 Guardian News & Media Archive
creatorOf Vol. xvi (ff. 238). Linklater, Eric – Lygon, Lady Mary.includes:ff. 1-17v Evelyn Arthur St John Waugh, novelist: Eric Robert Russell Linklater, writer: Letters to Evelyn Arthur St John Waugh from Eric Robert Russell Linklater: 1947-1957.f. 18 E... British Library
creatorOf Vol. CCLXXVI (ff. 158). Jan.-June 1940.includes:f. 6 George Cookson, Editor, 'English': Letter to Marie Stopes from George Cookson: 1940.f. 7 George Harcourt Johnstone, 3rd Baron Derwent: Postcard to Marie Stopes from George Harcourt Johnstone: 1... British Library
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