William Elliott Dold Jr.
William Elliott Dold Jr. (1889-1957) was an artist known for fantasy, science fiction story illustration and pulp covers.
He was recognized by savvy fans as one of the top sci-fi artists. The October 1934 issue of Fantasy Magazine featured an interview with the artist. His cover designs were considered unusually stylish for the times.
During the 1930s, Elliott (under the pseudonym Elliott Dold), concentrated on illustrating science fiction magazines for stories written by his brother, Douglas who had been blinded in the First World War.
William Elliott Dold, Jr, was born October 3, 1889 in Astoria, Queens, New York City. His father, also named William Elliott Dold, was born 1856 in Harrisonburg, VA. His mother, Willy Timberlake Brown, was born 1865 in Charlottesville, VA. His parents married on April 27, 1887. His older brother was Dr. Douglas Meriwether Dold (1888-1931).
In June 1915, Elliott and his brother Douglas traveled to Serbia to assist the Red Cross during the invasion of Serbia by Bulgaria and Germany. As a result of injuries sustained in combat in the First World War, Douglas gradually became blind.
William Elliott Dold Jr. was found dead at his home at 1212 Wertland Street on January 9, 1957.
He was buried in Riverview Cemetery near his father, Dr. William Elliott Dold (1856-1942) and his brother Douglas. His mother, Willy Timberlake Brown Dold (1865-1902), is buried in the Brown family section of Maplewood Cemetery.
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