John E. Browning papers, 1930-1999 and undated

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Summary

Creator:
Browning, John E., 1915-
Abstract:
John E. Browning was a commercial artist and designer who worked in outdoor advertising in New Jersey. The John E. Browning Papers span the years 1930-1999 and include billboard designs, photographs and negatives, correspondence, an autobiographical sketch, and printed materials relating to commercial art and typography. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
Extent:
0.4 Linear Feet
120 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.00162

Background

Scope and content:

The John E. Browning Papers span the years 1930-1999 and include billboard designs, photographs and negatives, correspondence, an autobiographical sketch, and printed materials relating to commercial art and typography. Arranged alphabetically.

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Chronology List
Date Event
1915 Born, Jersey City, N.J.
1938 Graduated, Pratt Institute, degree in Advertising Design
Circa 1938 Layout artist, O'Mealia Outdoor, Jersey City, N.J.
1939-1942 Artist, J.C. Williams Co., Asbury Park, N.J.
1942 Civilian designer, U.S. Army Signal Corps
1943 U.S. Army, Fort Sill, Okla.
1943-1965 Designer, Welim Davit and Boat Corp., Perth Amboy, N.J.
1965-1987 Designer, then supervisory positions, Marine Safety Equipment Corp., Farmington, N.J.
1987 Mar. 31 Retired as Vice President, Marine Safety Equipment Corp.

In addition, Browning has worked as a free-lance artist and poster designer for various civic groups, including Women's Clubs and Library Clubs; illustrator for a cook book; and has exhibited his artwork on several occasions.

Acquisition information:
The John E. Browning Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 1998 and 2004.
Processing information:

Processed by Noelle Suaifan, February 2011

Encoded by Richard Collier, February 2011

Accessions 1998-0011, 2004-0141 were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.

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