Series II: Judge Magazine Prints, 1882 - 1900
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The Helen Farr Sloan’s political cartoon collection (1802-1950) contains a variety of prints of political cartoons, illustrations, and caricatures from several different magazines. The collection contains pages from magazines, pages from books, and other prints that were not a part of a publication. The magazines featured include Puck, Judge, Vanity Fair (British, 1868-1914), Vanity Fair (American, 1913-1936), Harper’s Weekly, Gil Blas, Le Charivari, Truth, The New Yorker, The Illustrated London News, The New York Herald, and The Sun. There are other series included like Treagar’s Black Jokes and Le Gens de Paris. There are works from publishers like S.W. Fores, Currier & Ives, and J.Sidebotham. Also included are works by Rowlandson, which are individually published.
The first series contains cartoons from Puck magazine. Its materials are pages and covers from the magazine including the fronts and backs of the pages. The artists that are included are Frederick Burr Opper, Frederich Graetz, Bernhard Gillam, J.S. Pughe, James Albert Wales, and Samuel Ehrhart.
The second series contains cartoons from Judge magazine. The materials are pages and covers from the magazine and include both the fronts and backs of the pages. The artists that are included are Thomas Worth, Bernhard Gillam, Victor Gillam, and Grant E. Hamilton.
The third series contains cartoons, caricatures, and portraits from Vanity Fair (British, 1868-1914) and Vanity Fair (American, 1913-1936) magazines. The materials for the British magazine include the one-sided caricatures and cartoons featured in the publication. The material for the American magazine contains a portrait on the front and a table of contents on the back of the page. The artists that are included are Carlo Pellegrini (Ape/Singe), James Tissot (Coïdé), Thomas Nast, Leslie Ward (Spy), and William Henry Cotton.
The fourth series contains cartoons from Harper’s Weekly magazine. The materials include the front and back side of pages from the magazine. The artists that are included are William L. Sheppard, Charles G. Bush, Thomas Nast, and A.B. Frost.
The fifth series contains cartoons, caricatures, and illustrations from various magazines and publications. The artists and their publications include Théophile Steinlin, from Gil Blas, Sulpice Guillaume Chevalier (Paul Gavarni), from Le Gens de Paris, Thomas Rowlandson, William Summers, from Tregear’s Black Jokes, Charles Williams, William Elmes, George Cruikshank, Isaac Robert Cruikshank, Jules Joseph Georges Renard (Draner), Charles Robinson, from The Illustrated London News, Thomas Worth, Richard F. Outcault, from the New York Herald, Helen E. Hokinson, from The New Yorker, Charles Amédée de Noé (Cham), from Le Charivari, Sydney B. Griffin, from Truth, Oscar Cesare, from The Sun, and William Bruns.
There are a wide variety of themes and events covered in the cartoons and illustrations throughout the collection. There are numerous presidential elections covered including the elections of 1806, 1880, 1884, 1888, 1892, and 1900. The 43rd and 54th Congresses are both represented within cartoons in the series. Other events that are shown in cartoons in the collection are the Chicago World’s Fair/World’s Columbian Exposition, the Spanish-American War, Reconstruction, and the Kansas Exodus. There are also many representations of the Democratic, Republican, Greenback, and Citizens parties as well as Tammany Hall. Other themes included are immigration, Jewish communities, social ambition, weather problems, voting rights, the gold standard vs. free silver debate, diseases, family roles, plantations, white supremacy groups, Communism, financial issues, militaries, pic-nic societies, King George IV’s court, political corruption, and social events and issues. A large number of the cartoons included in the collections are products of their times and therefore many include racist language and depictions. The transcriptions and metadata associated with each cartoon is described as is for the purpose of providing the easiest access to the collection and does in no way reflect the views of Wilkes University or its archive department.
The first series contains cartoons from Puck magazine. Its materials are pages and covers from the magazine including the fronts and backs of the pages. The artists that are included are Frederick Burr Opper, Frederich Graetz, Bernhard Gillam, J.S. Pughe, James Albert Wales, and Samuel Ehrhart.
The second series contains cartoons from Judge magazine. The materials are pages and covers from the magazine and include both the fronts and backs of the pages. The artists that are included are Thomas Worth, Bernhard Gillam, Victor Gillam, and Grant E. Hamilton.
The third series contains cartoons, caricatures, and portraits from Vanity Fair (British, 1868-1914) and Vanity Fair (American, 1913-1936) magazines. The materials for the British magazine include the one-sided caricatures and cartoons featured in the publication. The material for the American magazine contains a portrait on the front and a table of contents on the back of the page. The artists that are included are Carlo Pellegrini (Ape/Singe), James Tissot (Coïdé), Thomas Nast, Leslie Ward (Spy), and William Henry Cotton.
The fourth series contains cartoons from Harper’s Weekly magazine. The materials include the front and back side of pages from the magazine. The artists that are included are William L. Sheppard, Charles G. Bush, Thomas Nast, and A.B. Frost.
The fifth series contains cartoons, caricatures, and illustrations from various magazines and publications. The artists and their publications include Théophile Steinlin, from Gil Blas, Sulpice Guillaume Chevalier (Paul Gavarni), from Le Gens de Paris, Thomas Rowlandson, William Summers, from Tregear’s Black Jokes, Charles Williams, William Elmes, George Cruikshank, Isaac Robert Cruikshank, Jules Joseph Georges Renard (Draner), Charles Robinson, from The Illustrated London News, Thomas Worth, Richard F. Outcault, from the New York Herald, Helen E. Hokinson, from The New Yorker, Charles Amédée de Noé (Cham), from Le Charivari, Sydney B. Griffin, from Truth, Oscar Cesare, from The Sun, and William Bruns.
There are a wide variety of themes and events covered in the cartoons and illustrations throughout the collection. There are numerous presidential elections covered including the elections of 1806, 1880, 1884, 1888, 1892, and 1900. The 43rd and 54th Congresses are both represented within cartoons in the series. Other events that are shown in cartoons in the collection are the Chicago World’s Fair/World’s Columbian Exposition, the Spanish-American War, Reconstruction, and the Kansas Exodus. There are also many representations of the Democratic, Republican, Greenback, and Citizens parties as well as Tammany Hall. Other themes included are immigration, Jewish communities, social ambition, weather problems, voting rights, the gold standard vs. free silver debate, diseases, family roles, plantations, white supremacy groups, Communism, financial issues, militaries, pic-nic societies, King George IV’s court, political corruption, and social events and issues. A large number of the cartoons included in the collections are products of their times and therefore many include racist language and depictions. The transcriptions and metadata associated with each cartoon is described as is for the purpose of providing the easiest access to the collection and does in no way reflect the views of Wilkes University or its archive department.
Dates
- 1882 - 1900
Access:
Anyone may access these political cartoons.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Series II: Judge Magazine Prints, 1882-1900
Series II: Judge Magazine Prints, 1882-1900, is arranged chronologically by date and contains political cartoons and prints from Judge Magazine from 1882-1900. Judge Magazine was founded by James Albert Wales (1852-1886), Frank Tousey (1853-1902), and George H. Jessop (1852-1915). It ran from 1881 to 1947 and focused on political and social issues during its run time. It contained mostly satirical articles and cartoons, provided from a Republican aligned perspective. Judge got its success from cartoonists who had left Puck, including Wales, one of the founders. Eugene Zimmerman (1862-1935) and Bernhard Gillam (1856-1896) both left Puck in 1885 due to the fact that they would be paid more and they believed they would have more freedom to draw what they wanted to. Judge became a major rival to Puck and even surpassed it in circulation. Many of the cartoons do contain racist stereotypes and some contain drawings of white politicians in black face. The events featured in the series include the presidential elections of 1884 and 1900 as well as the 1888 presidential campaigns. It also features the Chicago World’s Fair/World’s Columbian Exposition and the Spanish-American War. The themes included are social classes, immigration, disease, family roles, and the free silver and gold standard debate. The back sides of the cartoons are included, most feature unrelated cartoons, articles, and advertisements. There are four different artists in this series who each have a few cartoons included and one of which is also featured in the Puck series.
The artists featured in this series include:
Thomas Worth (1834-1917), an American illustrator cartoonist who had originally worked for a well known publishing company, Currier and Ives, drawing lithographs. The company published many political cartoons drawn by Worth. Harper & Bros. publishing company used some of his work for an edition of a Charles Dickens’ novel they were publishing. He also contributed to magazines such as Harper’s Weekly and Judge. His work also appears in many Currier and Ives publications, which he is most known for. He drew many racist stereotypes in his cartoons in both Currier and Ives publications and in his work for Judge. The themes covered by his work in this series are social classes and activities. One of his cartoons is included in this series and is titled, “The Yachting Season.” Peters, Harry Twyford. Currier & Ives, Printmakers to the American People. New York: Arno Press, 1976.
Bernhard Gillam (1856-1896), an English cartoonist who illustrated for many American magazines. He first worked for The New York Graphic, then Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, and Harper’s Weekly. He then became a recurring member of Puck where he illustrated cartoons against James G. Blaine and his corruption during his campaign, ultimately aiding in Grover Cleveland’s victory. He was hired by Judge in 1885 where he had more freedom to draw cartoons reflecting his own Republican ideals, and where he became Director-in-Chief in 1886. He is also the brother of Victor Gillam (1858-1920), another notorious political cartoonist who is also included in this series. The themes and events that appear in his cartoons in this series are the election of 1884 and the 1888 presidential campaigns. His cartoons that appear in this series include, “Grand Opening of Cleveland, Gorman, and Bayards Minstrels at Washington” and “Opening of the Campaign Year-Walkin’ Fur de Cake.” His works that appear in this series both feature white politicians drawn in black face.
Victor Gillam(1858-1920), an English cartoonist and writer who was featured in different American magazines. He worked at Judge for 20 years where his brother, Bernhard Gillam (1856-1896), also worked. Bernhard is often said to be more popular than his brother, but both were highly successful. His work was also published in the St. Louis Dispatch, Denver Times, New York World, and the New York Globe. He also belonged to well known social clubs for writers. The themes and events that are covered by his cartoons in this series are immigration, diseases, the Chicago World’s Fair/World’s Columbian Exposition, and the Spanish-American War. His cartoons in this series include “A Prophetic Picture–The World’s Fair Will be Closed by the Cholera,” “Uncle Sam Welcomes the Whole World to the Greatest Show on Earth,” and “And Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before.”
Grant E. Hamilton (1862-1926), an American political cartoonist who was also an art editor of many magazines. He had been art editor of both The Graphic and Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper for years. He began working for Judge magazine as art editor for twenty years as well as contributing many political cartoons. He also worked closely alongside Bernhard Gillam. The themes and events of his cartoons that appear in this series are family roles, the free silver and gold standard debate, and the election of 1900. His works that appear in this series include “The Family Cycle,” “The Bogus Faith-Curist and the Dying Jackass,” and “There is Nothing Mean About Judge.”
Bernhard Gillam (1856-1896), an English cartoonist who illustrated for many American magazines. He first worked for The New York Graphic, then Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, and Harper’s Weekly. He then became a recurring member of Puck where he illustrated cartoons against James G. Blaine and his corruption during his campaign, ultimately aiding in Grover Cleveland’s victory. He was hired by Judge in 1885 where he had more freedom to draw cartoons reflecting his own Republican ideals, and where he became Director-in-Chief in 1886. He is also the brother of Victor Gillam (1858-1920), another notorious political cartoonist who is also included in this series. The themes and events that appear in his cartoons in this series are the election of 1884 and the 1888 presidential campaigns. His cartoons that appear in this series include, “Grand Opening of Cleveland, Gorman, and Bayards Minstrels at Washington” and “Opening of the Campaign Year-Walkin’ Fur de Cake.” His works that appear in this series both feature white politicians drawn in black face.
Victor Gillam(1858-1920), an English cartoonist and writer who was featured in different American magazines. He worked at Judge for 20 years where his brother, Bernhard Gillam (1856-1896), also worked. Bernhard is often said to be more popular than his brother, but both were highly successful. His work was also published in the St. Louis Dispatch, Denver Times, New York World, and the New York Globe. He also belonged to well known social clubs for writers. The themes and events that are covered by his cartoons in this series are immigration, diseases, the Chicago World’s Fair/World’s Columbian Exposition, and the Spanish-American War. His cartoons in this series include “A Prophetic Picture–The World’s Fair Will be Closed by the Cholera,” “Uncle Sam Welcomes the Whole World to the Greatest Show on Earth,” and “And Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before.”
Grant E. Hamilton (1862-1926), an American political cartoonist who was also an art editor of many magazines. He had been art editor of both The Graphic and Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper for years. He began working for Judge magazine as art editor for twenty years as well as contributing many political cartoons. He also worked closely alongside Bernhard Gillam. The themes and events of his cartoons that appear in this series are family roles, the free silver and gold standard debate, and the election of 1900. His works that appear in this series include “The Family Cycle,” “The Bogus Faith-Curist and the Dying Jackass,” and “There is Nothing Mean About Judge.”
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84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu