Background
Berryman, Clifford Kennedy was born on April 2, 1869 in Versailles, Kentucky, United States. Son of James T. and Sallie C. Berryman.
Berryman, Clifford Kennedy was born on April 2, 1869 in Versailles, Kentucky, United States. Son of James T. and Sallie C. Berryman.
Graduate Professor Henry’s School for Boys, Versailles, 1886. Self-taught in drawing. Honorary Master of Arts, George Washington University, 1921.
Draftsman in the United States Patent Office, 1886. General illustrator, 1891-1896, cartoonist, 1896-1907, Washington Post. Cartoonist, Washington Evening Star, since February 1, 1907.
Originator of “Teddy Bear.” Winner of Pulitzer Prize, 1943.
Member Literature Society of Washington, American Federation of Arts, District of Columbia, Society Sons of the American Revolution, Society Colonial Wars, Sons of Colonial Wars. Mason ( Knights Templar, Shriner). Clubs: National Press, University, Washington Arts, Torch, Landscape, Chevy Chase, Gridiron (president 1926), Alfalfa.
Married Kate G. Durfee, July 5, 1893. Children: Mary Belle (deceased), Florence Seville, James Thomas.