Background
Osborn, Gardner was born on June 20, 1893 in New Haven. Son of Norris Galpin and Katherine (Gardner) Osborn.
Osborn, Gardner was born on June 20, 1893 in New Haven. Son of Norris Galpin and Katherine (Gardner) Osborn.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1915.
Engaged in advertising public relations, 1915-1938, preservation historic sites and their public interpretation to visitors, 1938-1979. Executive director Federal Hall Memorial Associates, Incorporated., New York City, 1940-1961. Secretary American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society, New York City, 1946-1979.
Vice president Bill of Rights Commemorative Society, Incorporated.
(1st recipient Gold medal 1943), New York City, 1960-1979. President American Coalition Patriotic Societies, 1951-1953.
Vice president United States Flag Foundation, 1955-1961. Board directors Downtown-Lower Manhattan Association, New York City, New York National Shrines Associates, Castle Clinton Monument Associates Founding member National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Member of New York Society Founders and Patriots of America (governor 1951-1954.
1st recipient Medal of Honor 1956), Sons of the American Revolution (president New York chapter 1947-1948, secretary Empire State chapter 1947-1959, national vice president general 1950-1951, editor national magazine 1949-1951. Minute Manitoba medal 1955). Home: Hartsdale, New New York
Member National Trust for Historic Preservation. Member of New York Society Founders and Patriots of America (governor
Married Barbara Ellen King, December 3, 1958. Children by previous marriage: Gardner, Nancy Lee.