THROUGHOUT THE 1950S, MERRILL COFFIN WAS A FREQUENT CONTRIBUTOR TO THE POST-JOURNAL. PROVIDING POLITICAL CARTOONS AND LIFESTYLE CARTOONS.
Cartoon Studies
Political Cartoons – View All
- Federal and State Ad Political Cartoon
- Airport Stew
An editorial cartoon by Merrill Coffin from The Post-Journal circa 1950s. - Quicksands of Human Strife
Editorial Cartoon by Merrill Coffin (1950s)This mid-century editorial cartoon by Merrill Coffin, likely created for the Jamestown Post-Journal, reflects his sharp social insight and compassion for community causes. The piece depicts a large hand symbolizing the unification of the Community Chest and the Red Cross, reaching down to lift three struggling figures from the “quicksands… Read more: Quicksands of Human Strife - Avoid Another American Tragedy
- National Fuel Cartoon
Cartoon study for the Jamestown Post-Journal – 1950s - A Friend Indeed
1950 Cartoon from the Post-Journal about Juvenile Delinquency in the city.
Sports & Leisure Cartoons – View All
- Prey at Midnight
Unfortunately, we don’t possess any information about this particular piece- the title was created based on the subject matter. - Sports Editor
Unfortunately, we don’t possess any information about this particular piece- the title was created based on the subject matter. - Football Season for 53
- Calico Season
Three Calico Cartoons for the Post Journal. My grandfather took an annual fishing trip to Lady Evelyn every year. April 6, 1955- Post Journal - Baseball Season
Cartoon by Merrill Coffin for 1954 Jamestown Post-Journal. - The Finish Line
Jamestown Post-Journal Cartoon 1950s“I told you the finish line was too strong”