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Samson Feldman cartoons

 Collection
Identifier: CC-004

Scope and Contents

This collection contains 33 printed cartoons that were published in The Evening Sun editions of The Baltimore Sun in 1917 and 1918 and one photograph of Feldman from circa 1966. This collection does not include original art work.

Dates

  • Creation: 1917-1918, circa 1966

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Collection is open for use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.

Biographical / Historical

Samson Feldman (circa 1901-1983) was a graduate of Baltimore City College, Maryland Institute of Art, and Pennsylvania Academy of Art. He began submitting political cartoons to The Baltimore Sun after graduating from Baltimore City College. Later in life he became a collector of Americana antiques. He died on April 16, 1983.

Extent

0.38 Cubic Feet (1 letter size document box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Samson Feldman (circa 1901-1983) began submitting political cartoons to The Baltimore Sun after graduating from Baltimore City College. This collection contains 33 printed cartoons that were published in The Evening Sun editions of The Baltimore Sun from 1917 to 1918. The collection also includes one photograph of Feldman from circa 1966. This collection does not include original art work.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was donated by Rossetta A. and Sadie B. Feldman in 1985.

Processing Information

This collection was processed in 2012 by Rosemary Spellman, with additional processing by Annie Tang in January 2016.

Title
Samson Feldman cartoons
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218 USA