Papers, 1959- 1959-1960.

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Papers, 1959- 1959-1960.

Collection bulks with original pen and ink "Dr. Bill" cartoons and special "Amy" cartoons done for Texas Tech University and the United Fund of Lubbock, Texas. Also includes newspaper clippings and promotional materials.

574 leaves.

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Gordon, William H.

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Texas Tech university

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Organized on the Texas Technological College campus as the Eagle Scout Club in the fall of 1938, the club officially became the Beta Sigma Chapter on April 30, 1939. A service organization, APO is a national service fraternity affliated with the Boys Scouts of America. The chapter was recognized in 1942 for having the nation's largest pledging class. Service projects have included placing benches across campus, helping conduct student elections and the Carol of Lights events, planning homecoming...

Tippit, Jack.

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Cartoonist. Born in Stamford, Texas, moved to Lubbock, Texas in 1925. Attended Texas Technological College in 1941 and 1945-1946. Received BFA degree from Syracuse University in 1949. Creator of cartoon series "Dr. Bill", published 1959-1963, and "Amy", which began publication in 1963. "Dr. Bill" character was based on Lubbock, Texas cardiologist Dr. William H. Gordon. Tippit was a founding member of the Magazine Caroonists Guild. He served in World War II and toured Vie...