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Jay Norwood Darling

1876 – 1962

American editorial cartoonist

Journalist Editorial cartoonistConservationist
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About Jay Norwood Darling

Lived 1876 – 1962 (aged 85). Jay Norwood Darling was an American journalist, editorial cartoonist, conservationist and cartoonist, known for Organizational founder.

Awards

Darling twice received the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning for his work with the Register & Tribune. Darling was first awarded the prize in 1924 for his work "In the Good Old USA" and again in 1943 for "What a Place For a Waste Paper Salvage Campaign".

He was awarded the Audubon Medal in 1960 by National Audubon Society for "outstanding achievement in the field of conservation and environmental protection".

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Important facts

Born
21 October 1876, Norwood
Birth century
19th century
Died
12 February 1962, Des Moines
Occupation
Journalist, editorial cartoonist, conservationist, cartoonist
Nationality
United States
Known for
Organizational founder
Education
Beloit College
Awards
Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning; Audubon Medal; Aldo Leopold Award; Pulitzer Prize
Also known as
J. N. Darling, Jay N. Darling, Ding Darling, Ding, J. N. D.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jay Norwood Darling?

American editorial cartoonist (1876–1962)

When was Jay Norwood Darling born?

Jay Norwood Darling was born on 21 October 1876 in Norwood.

When did Jay Norwood Darling die?

Jay Norwood Darling died on 12 February 1962 in Des Moines.

What was Jay Norwood Darling's occupation?

Jay Norwood Darling was a journalist, editorial cartoonist, conservationist and cartoonist.

What was Jay Norwood Darling known for?

Jay Norwood Darling was known for Organizational founder.

What nationality was Jay Norwood Darling?

Jay Norwood Darling was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jay Norwood Darling

· Wikidata: Q6166984

· DBpedia: Ding Darling

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