Lee Wright Stanley (May 2, 1885 in Topeka – February 11, 1970 in Cleveland)[1] was an American cartoonist. He is best known for his long-running syndicated gag panel The Old Home Town, featuring small-town and hillbilly-type characters, which he drew for more than thirty years with his wife Harriet.[2]
| Lee W. Stanley | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 2, 1885 Topeka, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | February 11, 1970 (aged 84) Cleveland, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Cartoonist |
Notable works | The Old Home Town |
| Spouse(s) | |
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Stanley started out as an editorial cartoonist, beginning in 1903.[3]
The Old Home Town, originally syndicated by the Central Press Association (and later by King Features Syndicate), ran from January 3, 1923, until Stanley's retirement in 1966.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Ink-Slinger Profiles by Alex Jay: Lee Stanley, by Alex Jay, at Stripper's Guide; published April 15, 2014; retrieved August 17, 2015
- ^ Lee W. Stanley, at Lambiek; published no later than November 18, 2013; retrieved August 17, 2015
- ^ "Death Elsewhere". Chicago Tribune. Feb 13, 1970. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
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