Preserving a legacy of wit, warmth, and social commentary that appeared in The Boston Globe, Philadelphia Inquirer, The Columbian, and dozens more.
Explore the ArchiveBorn February 5, 1920, in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge, George J. Smith became one of America's most beloved syndicated cartoonists. After serving as chief artist for the 58th Signal Battalion during WWII, he launched "The Smith Family" comic strip.
In 1950, George ranked 14th nationally in cartoon sales. Together with his wife Virginia, they created a strip that tackled politics, family life, and social issues with wit that remains relevant today.
George's cartoons appear in PIC Magazine, True, Medical Economics, and American Legion Magazine.
"The Smith Family" launches. George ranks 14th nationally in cartoon sales.
Strip appears in Philadelphia Inquirer, Oakland Tribune, Cleveland Plain Dealer, and dozens more.
The strip finds a new home in Vancouver, Washington's The Columbian newspaper.
After 44 years, "The Smith Family" concludes its historic run.
The Smith Family Comic Archive Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to digitizing and preserving this 44-year comic strip collection for future generations.