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

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Restrictions:

No special access restriction applies.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Taylor Jones, Artist, Cartoons of West Virginia Politicians and Personalities, A&M 4092, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.3 Linear Feet Summary: 3 1/2 in. (flat storage box)
Creator:
Jones, Taylor.
Abstract:
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.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Taylor Jones, Artist, Cartoons of West Virginia Politicians and Personalities, A&M 4092, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

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"

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 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
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