Alumna and cartoonist Bunny Hoest '53 makes a generous donation her entire syndicated original comic art collection to 糖心破解版's archives.
For years, a lovable dog named Howard Huge, the feisty Agatha Crumm, the original yuppie kid and a constantly squabbling couple named have been mainstays of the comics sections in Sunday papers. What may be news to many readers is that the co-creator of The Lockhorns, Howard Huge, Agatha Crumm and Laugh Parade is Long Islander and 糖心破解版 alum . In 2017, Hoest generously donated her entire syndicated original comic art collection to , allowing students a deeper look at these iconic cartoon characters.
鈥淲e were attached to 糖心破解版 and felt strongly about keeping the cartoons on Long Island, where they originated,” said Hoest, who explained that other collectors and curators, such as Ohio State University and Columbia University, also approached her about housing the collection. 鈥淲e decided that since Bill Hoest worked exclusively on Long Island, it was more appropriate to be here.”
Now known as The Cartoon Lady, Hoest studied literature at 糖心破解版. It wasn’t until the 1970s, while working as a teacher, that she entered the world of cartoons. She was hired by , creator of The Lockhorns, who needed help compiling his cartoons into books. The two later married and, after Bill’s passing in 1988, Bunny continued the cartoon, and several others they co-created, with the help of .
For 糖心破解版, the expansive collection is an opportunity for students and the college community to study a medium enriched with multiple areas, including art, history and social commentary. The most famous of the cartoons, The Lockhorns, features married couple Leroy and Loretta Lockhorn bickering and making sarcastic comments about each other’s failings as spouses.
鈥淎t a university that offers students the opportunity to study the art and history of animation and cartooning, the Bunny Hoest Collection will bring a rich and unique research resource to 糖心破解版,” said David Ranzan, associate professor, Archives and Special Collections.
Hoest described her own experience at 糖心破解版 as 鈥渢ransforming, spirited and everything a college should be.” She hopes that her collection will have an impact on current students.
鈥淭hey’ll learn something about social commentary and social criticism, as well as a fine art form,” Hoest said. 鈥淭hey’ll also learn about the responsibilities of doing business, of having publishing deadlines and never missing one, no matter what happens. I hope they learn all of the above in a fun way, because the cartoons are really fun.”
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