During his early and long years with newspapers in New York and Philadelphia, Neill's artwork appeared on a continuous basis. The dates and newspapers are listed on this page. Additionally, information on other illustration work is also described.







Cover of Neill's Oz Toy Book (1915)

Date

Newpaper

Description

1894-95

Centralizer

Neill’s earliest known work is illustrations for the Philadelphia’s Central High School newspaper, in the issues for fall and winter, 1894, and spring, 1895

1900-04

various

During these years Neill designed advertising material for the Wanamaker department store in Philadelphia.

1904

North American (and other papers)

Illustrations from The Marvelous Land of Oz were reproduced in a promotional article for the just released book on 28 August.

1905

North American

Neill illustrated a series of cartoon panels entitled "Life Among the Macaronis."

1905

North American

Illustrated the serialized version of The Fate of a Crown. This book was written by L. Frank Baum under the penname of "Schuyler Staunton." The serial ran from 4 June to 6 August 1905.

1906

various

Neill did illustrations of Chick, the Cherub for the "John Dough Contest."

1907

North American

The "Children’s Stories That Never Grow Old" series, reissued in a number of volumes by Reilly & Britton, first appeared as a Sunday comic page feature.

1908-09

North American

Neill illustrated numerous articles in the newspaper during these years.

1909

North American

Illustrated "The Little Journeys of Nip and Tuck,", a Sunday comic page with verses by W. R. Bradford. It ran from March 7, 1909 through February 27, 1910.

1924

John Wanamaker advertising booklet, Peter Pan

A pamphlet issued by A. Rowden King, Inc., Art for Mart’s Sake, contained samples of Neill’s drawings to interest buyers in using his art work in their advertisements.