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Taylor Jones, Artist, Cartoons of West Virginia Politicians and Personalities

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 4092

Scope and Contents

Collection of ten limited edition prints, published in 1980 by Augusta Press, of cartoons featuring West Virginia politicians and personalities of the period by artist Taylor Jones. Jones is a noted cartoonist and was employed by the Charleston Gazette from 1974-1982. Prints are signed by the artist and all are numbered 6/200. Prints are 13 1/2 in. x 10 3/4 in.

Contents List:

1. A. James Manchin, "The Emperor's Clothes"

2. Robert Byrd, "Nude with Violin"

3. Jay Rockefeller, "Don't Forget What Mama Told You!"

4. Berry and John Hutchinson, "Child Abuse"

5. Senate President Warren McGraw, "Look for the Union Label"

6. Sharon Rockefeller, "Sharon Rules the Waves"

7. Congressman Mick Staton, "Halt! Moral Majority!"

8. House Speaker Clyde See, "Legislator, Raconteur, Comedian"

9. Supreme Court Justice Darrell McGraw, "Cornball Justice"

10. Arch Moore, "The Way We Were"

Dates

  • Creation: 1980

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

No special access restriction applies.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

Extent

0.3 Linear Feet (Summary: 3 1/2 in. (flat storage box))

Overview

Collection of ten limited edition prints, published in 1980 by Augusta Press, of cartoons featuring West Virginia politicians and personalities of the period by artist Taylor Jones. Jones is a noted cartoonist and was employed by the Charleston Gazette from 1974-1982. Prints are signed by the artist and all are numbered 6/200. Prints are 13 1/2 in. x 10 3/4 in. See "Scope and Content Note" for further information.

Physical Location

West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Title
Taylor Jones, Artist, Cartoons of West Virginia Politicians and Personalities, 1980
Author
Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History Center
Date
2015/04/23
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the West Virginia and Regional History Center Repository

Contact:
1549 University Ave.
P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown WV 26506-6069 US
304-293-3536