Adalbert J. Volck

Adalbert J. Volck
Born(1828-04-14)April 14, 1828
Augsburg, Bavaria
DiedMarch 25, 1912(1912-03-25) (aged 83)
Baltimore, Maryland
NationalityUSA
EducationBaltimore College of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Known forCaricatures, Political cartoons
SpouseLetitia Roberta Alleyn[1]

Adalbert J. Volck (1828–1912) was a dentist, political cartoonist, and caricaturist born in Augsburg Bavaria, who resided for most of his life in Baltimore, Maryland.[2] A dentist by profession, Volck is best known for his support of the Confederacy during the American Civil War through his political cartoons, which has led him to be described as "the Northern art world's most famous Confederate sympathizer."[3][4] Volck's support for the Confederacy extended beyond his cartoons, including smuggling items for the Confederate army, and acting as a personal courier President Jefferson Davis.[2]

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  2. ^ a b Emmelkamp, P. M.; Straatman, H. (1976). "Adalbert J. Volck (1828-1912): Confederate dentist, artist and anti-Lincoln satirist". Behaviour Research and Therapy. 14 (3): 245–9. doi:10.1016/0005-7967(76)90017-6. PMID 9060. Retrieved 2007-02-18.
  3. ^ "1st popular art exhibit to open July 2". The Gettysburg Times. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 1987-06-12. p. 3. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  4. ^ "A Southern View (Memory): American Treasures of the Library of Congress". Library of Congress. 1864. Archived from the original on 5 February 2007. Retrieved 2007-02-18.