Rose O’Neill created the Kewpie character that appeared in her illustrated stories published by Good Housekeeping, Ladies Home Journal, Delineator, and Woman’s Home Companion from 1909-1928. Kewpie was “a good-will ambassador” spreading love, laughter, and philanthropy. O’Neill’s Kewpie comics appeared as a full page in Sunday newspapers across the United States from 1917-1930’s. These cartoons dealt with the subjects of suffrage, war bonds, supporting soldiers and discrimination.

Rose O’Neill, “America’s First Female Cartoonist” – Inducted into the 2019 National Women’s Hall of Fame for her work as an Artist and Women’s Activist