The July 1936 issue of College Humor has four cartoons by Gregory d'Alessio. The first is a visual gag about radio, a common cartoon trope of the time.
Next, a young woman takes advantage of a timely social opportunity. This one works as a male fantasy of female sexual availability, although it may work the other way as well.
An unkempt professor seeks some pertinent advice:
And, finally, a slight misunderstanding:
Note: Wednesday marked Gregory d'Alessio's first appearance on this blog. Ink Spill's capsule biography of the artist notes his work for the New Yorker appeared between 1934 and 1940, a time period which includes this issue of College Humor. As always, Attempted Bloggery seeks scans or photographs of original cartoon art by Mr. d'Alessio and other New Yorker artists. Clippings of cartoons and illustrations from College Humor and other publications are also sought in order to help round out our appreciation of this artist.
Mr. d'Alessio's New York Times obituary may be seen here.
This copy of the July 1936 issue of College Humor resides in the Steven Boss humor magazine collection at Columbia University along with some 5,600 other humor magazines in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library. My thanks go to Curator for Comics and Cartoons Karen Green who helped me find my way around with only a flashlight and a treasure map. Someday I hope to make a return visit.
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| "My name is Lily Pilkingon—What's yours?" Gregory d'Alessio College Humor, Vol. 2, No. 2, July 1936, page 38 |
An unkempt professor seeks some pertinent advice:
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| "Mind telling me who does your hair, Miss Simpson?" Gregory d'Alessio College Humor, Vol. 2, No. 2, July 1936, page 42 |
And, finally, a slight misunderstanding:
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| "Help my eye—I yelled, 'Hell'!" Gregory d'Alessio College Humor, Vol. 2, No. 2, July 1936, page 48 |
Note: Wednesday marked Gregory d'Alessio's first appearance on this blog. Ink Spill's capsule biography of the artist notes his work for the New Yorker appeared between 1934 and 1940, a time period which includes this issue of College Humor. As always, Attempted Bloggery seeks scans or photographs of original cartoon art by Mr. d'Alessio and other New Yorker artists. Clippings of cartoons and illustrations from College Humor and other publications are also sought in order to help round out our appreciation of this artist.
Mr. d'Alessio's New York Times obituary may be seen here.
This copy of the July 1936 issue of College Humor resides in the Steven Boss humor magazine collection at Columbia University along with some 5,600 other humor magazines in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library. My thanks go to Curator for Comics and Cartoons Karen Green who helped me find my way around with only a flashlight and a treasure map. Someday I hope to make a return visit.
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