Tippett, Jack 1968-09-27
Cartoonist Jack Tippett, whose comic strips "Dr. Bill" and "Amy" appeared in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, for several years, discusses his occupation, methods and materials he has used.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Jack Tippett
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: September 27, 1968
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David B. Gracy II
Length: None Given
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Jack Tippett,
Cartoonist,
Dr. William H. Gordon,
"Dr. Bill" comic strip character,
Humorous medical articles,
Syndicate measures,
Background for occupation,
Contributions to medical journals,
Creation of material,
Cartoon features—"Amy",
Schedule of work,
Assistance in production,
Protection of material,
Humor in gags,
Captions,
Material outside Southwest Collection,
Expansion of Southwest material,
Donors of material.
Tape 1, Side 2: Locations of cartoonists,
Related anecdote and jokes,
Idolization of cartoonists,
Comic strip cartoons.
Range Dates: 1960s
Bulk Dates: 1960s
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