James Simpkins
James Nathaniel "Jim" Simpkins (November 26, 1910 – February 1, 2004) was a Winnipeg born Canadian cartoonist and artist. He was one of the original artists for the National Film Board and worked for them for many years before launching a successful freelancing career. His cartoon character Jasper the Bear was famous throughout Canada from 1948 to 1972 and remains as the mascot of Jasper National Park.
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