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American journalist (1930–1996)
Dirk West
Mayor of Lubbock, Texas, USA
In office 1978–1980
Preceded by
Roy Bass
Succeeded by
Bill McAlister
Personal details
Born
1930 Littlefield, Texas
Died
July 26, 1996 Austin, Texas
Political party
Democratic
Occupation
Cartoonist, journalist, actor, politician
Gerald Glynn "Dirk" West (1930 – July 26, 1996) was an editorial cartoonist, journalist, and mayor from Lubbock, Texas, most famous for his caricatures of collegiate mascots.[1] He was born in Littlefield, Texas, but his family moved to Lubbock soon after. He attended Texas Tech University where he drew cartoons for The University Daily student newspaper.[1] He appeared as "Uncle Dirk" on a local children's program for three years while heading up his advertising agency, West Advertising. Beginning in the 1960s, he cartooned for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
^ abKerns, William (November 12, 2016). "Dirk West Exhibit ongoing proof of late cartoonist's legacy". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
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