ID
0531
Nationality
American
Occupation
Advertising executive
Business
Summary
Born in Geneseo, Illinois; deafened at age 6; bachelor's degree in 1891 from Knox College, honorary Litt.D. from Knox in 1921. Co-founder and co-head of Calkins and Holden Agency, New York City, said to be the first modern advertising agency; died in New York City.
References
Deaf Persons in the Arts and Sciences, p.61-63.
Dates
25 March 1868-4 October 1964