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Emil Weiss (1896-1965) Illustrator, Architect, Artist-Reporter

One of the last newspaper artist-reporters.

Deft skill with ink and dry brush captured his subjects’ likenesses and revealed their character.

Award-winning illustrator of over one hundred books, including the Children’s Edition of John F. Kennedy’s Profiles in Courage.

Born: Olmutz, Moravia (now Czech Republic)

Died: New York City

Wife: Karla (Cohen)

Son: Jan Viktor White

Grandchildren: Charles, Alexander, Gregory, Christopher

Great grandchildren: Morgan, Courtney, Alexandra, Emma, Reis, Andrew, McKenzie