Elmer Simms Campbell (1906 - 1971)

Born 2 Jan 1906 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Husband of Constance (Willis) Campbell — married 19 Nov 1934 (to about 1939) in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

Died 27 Jan 1971 at age 65 in White Plains, Westchester, New York, United States

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Biography

Elmer Campbell is a part of US Black heritage.

Elmer Simms Campbell was an influential African American illustrator, celebrated for his caricatures and social commentary. The son of Elmer Cary. ^[1]

Elmer was mentioned on a memorial with a birth date of 2 Jan 1906.^[2] Elmer married Constance Willis on 19 November 1934 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States.^[3] Elmer was in an obituary on 29 January 1971 in Miami, Florida, United States. He died (age 65) in about 1971.^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ Caswell, Lucy Sheldon. "E. Simms Campbell" The Ohio State University Cartoon Research Library, https://societyillustrators.org/award-winners/e-simms-campbell/. Accessed 23 Aug. 2023.
2. ↑ Birth: Find a Grave (no image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #247475777 (accessed 1 July 2023)
   Memorial page for Elmer Simms “E. Simms” Campbell (2 Jan 1906-27 Jan 1971); Maintained by W. R. (contributor 50537405).
3. ↑ Marriage of wife Constance L Willis: "New York, New York, U.S., Marriage License Indexes, 1907-2018"
   New York City Municipal Archives; New York, New York; Borough: Brooklyn
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61406 #6675938 (accessed 1 July 2023)
   E Simms Campbell marriage on 19 Nov 1934 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
4. ↑ Obituary: "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current"
   The Miami Herald; Publication Date: 29 Jan 1971; Publication Place: Miami, Florida, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/624183047/?article=a803b467-b6b5-4866-9c3c-a06d71de1c7b&focus=0.4774245,0.4264191,0.591602,0.60133946&xid=3355
   Ancestry Record 61843 #788657004 (accessed 1 July 2023)
   Name: Elmer Simms Campbell; Gender: Male; Death Age: 65; Birth Date: abt 1906; Residence Place: White Plains NY; Death Date: Abt 1971; Obituary Date: 29 Jan 1971; Obituary Place: Miami, Florida, USA; Newspaper Title: The Miami Herald; Child: Elizabeth Parks.

• Wikipedia Article for Elmer Simms Campbell [1]

See Also

• Unsung Illustrators
• Wikidata: Item Q5322150
• FamilySearch Person: GJZ3-21J