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Homer Davenport collection, circa 1891-1907
Overview of the Collection
- Artist
- Davenport, Homer, 1867-1912
- Title
- Homer Davenport collection
- Dates
- circa 1891-1907 (inclusive)18911907
- Quantity
- 0.54 cubic feet, (3 folders in shared box; 1 oversize folder in shared box; 2 oversize folders)
- Collection Number
- Mss 5143
- Summary
- 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.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
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.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Cartoons and sketches by Homer Davenport, circa 1891-1907, of contemporary persons and events.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
A photographic negative copy of a self-portrait in the collection (Mss 5143-5) is designated OrHi 4148.
Preferred Citation
Homer Davenport collection, Mss 5143, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on 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.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Caricatures and cartoons
- Cartoonists--Oregon
Personal Names
- Davenport, Homer, 1867-1912
Form or Genre Terms
- political cartoons
