Gus Edson 1901-1966 biographical file.
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Gus Edson (1901-1966) was an American cartoonist and writer who created the comic strip Dondi . Edson was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 20, 1901 to Max and Emma Edson. At age 17, Edson joined the army and served in Australia in 1918. After briefly studying at the Pratt Institute and also at the Art Students League of New York, Edson embarked on a career with a string of newspapers in a variety of capacities. Edson worked as a sports cartoonist for New...