Chester Commodore Papers, 1914-2004

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Chester Commodore Papers, 1914-2004

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/651014025

Chester Commodore was the editorial cartoonist for the Chicago Defender for over 50 years. In his capacity as one of the earliest established black editorial cartoonists, Commodore offered both humor and protest by using his cartoons to highlight and fight injustice both locally and nationally. His papers include his original cartoons, including the "Accent" caricatures which ran from 1974-1979, correspondence, photographs, newspapers and memorabilia.

36 linear feet

Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7939586

Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center

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Commodore, Chester, 1914-2004

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