In honor of Chillicothe native and longtime Columbus Dispatch editorial cartoonist, William Addison “Billy” Ireland, we would like to welcome Head Curator Jenny Robb from the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum. Jenny will be here on October 16th to give a presentation on political/editorial cartoons. This will coincide with our Historical Presidential Campaign Exhibit in the McKell Library.
The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum houses the world’s largest collection of comics and cartoon materials. Jenny will present highlights from the collection, including work by Chillicothe’s own Billy Ireland and cartoons from Presidential elections of the past.
Billy Ireland grew up just down the block from RCHS, on Sixth Street. After graduating, he began working for The Columbus Dispatch at the age of 18. He worked for the paper for 37 years.
Please join us for this presentation on Wednesday, October 16th and view items from Billy Ireland’s original collection in the McKell Library.