Homer Davenport collection
Scope and Contents
Cartoons and sketches by Homer Davenport, circa 1891-1907, of contemporary persons and events.
Dates
- circa 1891-1907
Creator
- Davenport, Homer, 1867-1912 (Artist, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Biographical note
Homer Calvin Davenport (March 8, 1867-May 2, 1912) was a political cartoonist from Oregon known for his satirical drawings and support of Progressive-era politics. He worked for several West Coast newspapers before going to work for William Randolph Hearst and the New York Evening Journal. He also was one of the first American breeders of Arabian horses.
Extent
0.54 Cubic Feet (3 folders in shared box; 1 oversize folder in shared box; 2 oversize folders)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Cartoons and sketches of contemporary persons and events by Homer Davenport (1867-1912), a political cartoonist from Oregon known for his satirical drawings and support of Progressive-era politics.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Item designated Mss 5143-4, Lib. Acc. 8214; items designated Mss 5143-11 through Mss 5143-15, Lib. Acc. 17929.
Existence and Location of Copies
A photographic negative copy of a self-portrait in the collection (Mss 5143-5) is designated OrHi 4148.
Processing Information
Contains material designated Mss 5143-1 through Mss 5143-16.
Creator
- Davenport, Homer, 1867-1912 (Artist, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Homer Davenport collection
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
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Portland OR 97205 United States
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