Billy Ireland Museum Curator To Speak In Chillicothe

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(Chillicothe) – Head Curator Jenny Robb from the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum, will be in Chillicothe October 16th. Jenny will give a presentation on political/editorial cartoons, in honor of Chillicothe native and longtime Columbus Dispatch editorial cartoonist William Addison “Billy” Ireland. This will coincide with the local Historical Presidential Campaign Exhibit in the McKell Library. 

The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum houses the world’s largest collection of comics and cartoon materials. Jenny will present highlights from the collection, including work by Chillicothe’s own Billy Ireland and cartoons from Presidential elections of the past. 

Ireland grew up just down the block from Ross County Historical Society on Sixth Street. After graduating, he began working for The Columbus Dispatch at the age of 18.  He worked for the paper for 37 years. 

The public is invited for this presentation on Wednesday, October 16th and view items from Billy Ireland’s original collection in the McKell Library.