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Jay Jackson

1905–1954

United States

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Jay Paul Jackson (September 10, 1905 – May 16, 1954) was an African-American artist who spent many years working for the Chicago Defender, in addition to working as an illustrator for science fiction magazines such as Amazing Stories and Fantastic Adventures.

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