Alan Dunn (1900–1974) was a cartoonist known for his work in ''

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''. He also had architectural expertise and submitted work to the

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''. He was married to fellow cartoonist,

Mary Petty Mary Petty (April 29, 1899 – March 6, 1976) was an illustrator of books and magazines best remembered for a series of covers done for ''The New Yorker'' featuring her invented Peabody family. Early life Mary Petty was born in Hampton, ...

. Dunn studied at

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, the

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and the

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.
Alan Dunn and Mary Petty Papers, Syracuse University He eventually became ''The New Yorkers most prolific illustrator, creating nine covers and nearly 2000 cartoons over 47 years. A cartoon of his is credited with inspiring the

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. Dunn and Petty donated their papers to

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Books

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Alan Dunn and Mary Petty Papers 1907–1972
at Syracuse University (primary source material) 1900 births 1974 deaths American magazine cartoonists American magazine illustrators The New Yorker cartoonists American humorists National Academy of Design alumni {{US-illustrator-stub