Roland Coe was born on May 24, 1907, in Havana, Illinois, a hamlet of some 3000 people, located in the central part of the state. From his father, an amateur artist of fair ability, Roland inherited a talent for illustrating and cartooning which he developed so diligently that early in life his work brought him into the ranks of professionals.

At fifteen he was contributing regularly to the "Buffalo Times." A few years later he joined the staff of the "Buffalo Courier." His rise after that was almost meteoric, and by 1930 "Judge," "Life," "Collier's" and other publications sought his creative talent. Even England found a ready market for his work, his contributions appearing in "Everybody's," "The London Bystander," and the "Passing Show."

Finally, on July 9, 1934, the "New York Post" was fortunate enough to secure Coe's services, and his CROSSTOWN CARTOONS, drawn exclusively for the "Post," gained enormous popularity. His clean, wholesome, and human art increased his admirers to a number comparable with those of the world's most distinguished artist-humorists.

(source: Carl Robert Coe 2/11/14)

Roland Coe was born on May 24, 1907, in Havana, Illinois, a hamlet of some 3000 people, located in the central part of the state. From his father, an amateur artist of fair ability, Roland inherited a talent for illustrating and cartooning which he developed so diligently that early in life his work brought him into the ranks of professionals.

At fifteen he was contributing regularly to the "Buffalo Times." A few years later he joined the staff of the "Buffalo Courier." His rise after that was almost meteoric, and by 1930 "Judge," "Life," "Collier's" and other publications sought his creative talent. Even England found a ready market for his work, his contributions appearing in "Everybody's," "The London Bystander," and the "Passing Show."

Finally, on July 9, 1934, the "New York Post" was fortunate enough to secure Coe's services, and his CROSSTOWN CARTOONS, drawn exclusively for the "Post," gained enormous popularity. His clean, wholesome, and human art increased his admirers to a number comparable with those of the world's most distinguished artist-humorists.

(source: Carl Robert Coe 2/11/14)