Elmer C. Stoner (1897-1969)

Elmer C. Stoner (1897-1969)

by AsukileThabiti | Oct 28, 2018 | African American History, People

Elmer C. Stoner, also known as E. C. Stoner, was an American artist that worked as a commercial illustrator. He is best known for his work creating the artwork for the “Mr. Peanut” mascot for the Planter’s Peanut Company. Stoner was born on October 20, 1897 to George...
Elton Fax (1909-1993)

Elton Fax (1909-1993)

by SearlesMichaelN | Jun 12, 2017 | African American History, People

Elton Clay Fax, a prolific African-American cartoonist, author, and illustrator, was born on October 9, 1909, in Baltimore, Maryland. His parents were Mark Oakland Fax, a clerk, and Willie Estelle Fax, a seamstress. Elton’s younger brother, Mark, was a music prodigy...