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Jackie Ormes

Cartoonist (1911-1985) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 74

Jackie Ormes was an American cartoonist. She is known as the first African-American woman cartoonist and creator of the Torchy Brown comic strip and the Patty-Jo 'n' Ginger panel.

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2018Eisner AwardAwardWill Eisner Hall of FameAward2014National Association of Black Journalists Hall of FameAward1985Died26 December 19851911Born1 August 1911

Awards

Eisner Award2018
Will Eisner Hall of Fame2018
National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame2014

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 1985 · aged 74

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