Background
Phillips, Jay Campbell was born on February 27, 1873 in New York, New York, United States. Son of Isaac and Adeline (Cohen) Phillips.
Phillips, Jay Campbell was born on February 27, 1873 in New York, New York, United States. Son of Isaac and Adeline (Cohen) Phillips.
Educated Metropolitan Museum of Art Schools, Art Students League and in studio of William Merritt Chase, New New York
Began as illustrator for magazines at 15, later making a specialty of negro life. Exhibited oil painting in National Academy, 1892, and has since often exhibited there. Also in cities of the United States.
Member Sons of the American Revolution; Clubs: Lotos, Bohemian. Ex-champion Hollywood Golf.
Married Martha H. L. Dorph, June 8, 1909.