Daniel R. Fitzpatrick
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Daniel Robert Fitzpatrick (1891 Superior, Wisconsin
– May 18, 1969) was commonly known as "Daniel R. Fitzpatrick." He was a two-time Pulitzer Prize
winner and an editorial cartoonist
for the St. Louis Dispatch from 1913 to 1958.
Fitzpatrick studied at the Art Institute of Chicago
. From 1911 to 1912 he worked as a staff artist and cartoonist at the Chicago Daily News
. Joining the St. Louis Post Dispatch in 1913, Fitzpatrick served as its editorial cartoonist until 1958.
His work and actions received criticism. In 1940 the cartoonist and several other Post Dispatch staff members were cited with contempt of court because they criticized the dismissal of an extortion suit against a State Representative. Fitzpatrick received a ten day sentence and a $100 fine.
During his lifetime, Fitzpatrick saw cartoons exhibited at the St. Louis Art Museum as well as the Moscow Museum of Modern Western Painting. In the spring of 1941 the New York City's Associated American Artists Gallery held its second exhibition of Fitzpatrick's cartoons.
Washington University, in St. Louis, presented Fitzpatrick the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in 1949.
Daniel Robert Fitzpatrick died on May 18, 1969.
His papers are held at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Superior, Wisconsin
Superior is a city in and the county seat of Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 26,960 at the 2010 census. Located at the junction of U.S. Highways 2 and 53, it is north of and adjacent to both the Village of Superior and the Town of Superior.Superior is at the western...
– May 18, 1969) was commonly known as "Daniel R. Fitzpatrick." He was a two-time Pulitzer Prize
Pulitzer Prize
The Pulitzer Prize is a U.S. award for achievements in newspaper and online journalism, literature and musical composition. It was established by American publisher Joseph Pulitzer and is administered by Columbia University in New York City...
winner and an editorial cartoonist
Cartoonist
A cartoonist is a person who specializes in drawing cartoons. This work is usually humorous, mainly created for entertainment, political commentary or advertising...
for the St. Louis Dispatch from 1913 to 1958.
Fitzpatrick studied at the Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is one of America's largest accredited independent schools of art and design, located in the Loop in Chicago, Illinois. It is associated with the museum of the same name, and "The Art Institute of Chicago" or "Chicago Art Institute" often refers to either...
. From 1911 to 1912 he worked as a staff artist and cartoonist at the Chicago Daily News
Chicago Daily News
The Chicago Daily News was an afternoon daily newspaper published between 1876 and 1978 in Chicago, Illinois.-History:The Daily News was founded by Melville E. Stone, Percy Meggy, and William Dougherty in 1875 and began publishing early the next year...
. Joining the St. Louis Post Dispatch in 1913, Fitzpatrick served as its editorial cartoonist until 1958.
His work and actions received criticism. In 1940 the cartoonist and several other Post Dispatch staff members were cited with contempt of court because they criticized the dismissal of an extortion suit against a State Representative. Fitzpatrick received a ten day sentence and a $100 fine.
During his lifetime, Fitzpatrick saw cartoons exhibited at the St. Louis Art Museum as well as the Moscow Museum of Modern Western Painting. In the spring of 1941 the New York City's Associated American Artists Gallery held its second exhibition of Fitzpatrick's cartoons.
Washington University, in St. Louis, presented Fitzpatrick the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in 1949.
Daniel Robert Fitzpatrick died on May 18, 1969.
His papers are held at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Awards
- 1954 The Hillman PrizeThe Hillman PrizeThe Hillman Prize is a journalism award given out annually by the Sidney Hillman Foundation, named for the noted American labor leader. It is given to "journalists, writers and public figures who pursue social justice and public policy for the common good." Murray Kempton was the first recipient,...
- 1926; 1954 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial CartooningPulitzer Prize for Editorial CartooningThe Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning has been awarded since 1922 for a distinguished cartoon or portfolio of cartoons published during the year, characterized by originality, editorial effectiveness, quality of drawing, and pictorial effect...
, for his cartoon "The Laws of Moses and the Laws of Today" in the St. Louis Post Dispatch on April 12, 1926, (the cartoon is known for representing disapproval of the rapid increase of laws and legislation compared to the few laws enacted by Moses); in 1955, for his June 8, 1954 cartoon "How Would Another Mistake Help?" This particular cartoon was about the French and possible U.S. involvement in Indochina. - 1958 Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism
Works
- As I saw it: a review of our times with 311 cartoons and notes, Simon and Schuster, 1953