Jerry Schlamp was one of the artists located in Editorial Art on the 7th floor of the Daily News building. Jerry was known for his cartoons which ranged from being gently playful to wickedly funny to drawings that were described as “way over the top.” I have not seen the “way over the top” drawings and from what I have heard, Jerry’s drawings of Joe Papin were significantly milder than most – perhaps because Joe used expletives like “Golly whoopers!” or, when really heated, “Rats rear-end!” The following drawing is one Jerry drew:
The text says: “The Pen is Mightier than the Sword, drawing of Joseph Papin by Jerry Schlamp, 1979. Nulli Secundus (second to none); Preux Chevalier (gallant knight); Magnus frater te spectat (big brother is watching you)”
A Single Stroke of the Pen, drawing of Jerry Schlamp by Joseph Papin
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