ALAN DUNNE, THE CROTON CONNECTION

Alan Dunn (1900–1974) was a cartoonist known for his work in The New Yorker. He also had architectural expertise and submitted work to the magazine Architectural Record. He was married to fellow cartoonist, Mary Petty. He eventually became The New Yorker's most prolific illustrator, creating nine covers and nearly 2000 cartoons over 47 years. A cartoon of his is credited with inspiring the Fermi Paradox.  Dunn and Petty donated their papers to Syracuse University. Click on the image to read the announcement of their upcoming marriage 1927.