Elmer Simms Campbell (January 2, 1906 – January 27, 1971) was the first African-American cartoonist published nationally.  He workd for Esquire Magazine and was the creator of "Esky", the famous pop-eyed mascot that represented the magazine.   He was a native of St. Louis, Missouri and the son of teachers.  He was the cartoonist for his high school's weekly newspaper. He was a graduate of the Chicago Art Institute.