Sargent, Ben, 1948-

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Pullitzer Prize-winning artist, Ben Sargent, began his journalism career in his hometown of Amarillo, Texas. Born into a newspaper family, Sargent worked in the trade at an early age and studied at Amarillo College. He then enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin and earned his Bachelor of Journalism in 1970. In 1974, Sargent embarked on a long career as an editorial cartoonist for the Austin American-Statesman, covering a wide range of issues but frequently focused on the divisive and colorful world of Texas politics. Sargent’s work has earned him numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning in 1982. Though he retired from the Austin American-Statesman in 2009, his work continues to appear in syndication.

From the guide to the Ben Sargent Papers 2009-136; 2011-119., 1974-2011, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)

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creatorOf Sargent, Ben, 1948-. Pikers...Amateurs [editorial cartoon], 1995 May. Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
referencedIn Editorial cartoons, [1972?]-1988, undated University of Texas at Austin. General Libraries
referencedIn Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union. Jack Sheinkman. Additional books, memorabilia, and files. Cornell University Library
creatorOf Ben Sargent Papers 2009-136; 2011-119., 1974-2011 Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
referencedIn Ohio State University. Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. Ben Sargent 1948- biographical file. Ohio State University Libraries
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associatedWith Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union. corporateBody
associatedWith Austin American-statesman corporateBody
associatedWith Bullock, Bob. person
associatedWith Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) corporateBody
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Birth 1948-11-26

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