Inventory of the John E. Browning Papers, 1930-1999 and undated

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.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
Creator: Browning, John E., 1915-
Title: John E. Browning Papers, 1930-1999 and undated
Language of Material: English
Extent: 0.4 Linear Feet, 120 Items
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

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John Browning Papers, 1930-1999 and undated

Collection Overview

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Contents of the Collection

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John Browning Papers, 1930-1999 and undated

Autobiographical sketches, 1998

Box 1

Billboard designs, 1940-1941

Box 1

Booklets, 1930

[Includes Cobb Shinn's Type Warmers catalog, undated, and C.B. Falls Modern ABC Book, 1930]

Box 1

Correspondence, 1942, 1997-1999

Box 1

Flyers and brochures for Browning's art exhibits, 1994-1999

Box 1

Newspaper clippings, 1920, 1992-1998

Box 1

Photographs, 1939-1942

Box 1

Sketches, 1935-1999

(2 folders)

Box 1

Historical Note

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Chronology List

Date	Event(s)
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.