John Q. Public
“Yes, that’s me in the cartoon playing the little American. It has always […]
FDR and the New Deal Era
Jerry Doyle, an Irish-Catholic and working-class native of Philadelphia, identified with the “little man,” and aligned politically, with the Democratic Party. A progressive, […]
Anti-Nazi and World War II Era
During the 1930s, Jerry Doyle emerged as a leading editorial cartoonist in addressing […]
Civil Rights
During the 1950s and 1960s, no domestic issue proved more contentious and challenging […]
Vietnam War
Raising serious questions about the doctrine of “Containment” and overreach of American military […]
The Cold War Era
The Cold War Era gave rise to global tensions and international confrontations during […]
Nixon Administration, Watergate, and Corruption
Following Richard M. Nixon’s re-election in 1972, his second administration became embroiled in corruption, […]
Environmentalism
Contained within Jerry Doyle’s extensive portfolio are representative cartoon panels devoted to various […]
In Memoriam
One of the most daunting challenges for editorial cartoonists is the obituary, or memorial. […]
Letters and Doyle Cartoons
Over a long career of a half-century, Doyle received many letters of praise and anger […]
Photographs from Doyle’s Life
Philadelphia Record Newspaper Strike, 1946- 1947 Jerry Doyle, editorial cartoonist for the Philadelphia Record, joins his fellow co-workers […]
Holidays and All in the Family
One the annual rituals that Jerry Doyle enjoyed most was the creation of his celebrated Christmas/Holiday Season cartoon. As always […]
Oral History with Doyle’s Family Members
Oral History Interview on Jerry Doyle with daughter Margaret “Peg” Lawlor and granddaughter […]