Background
Osborn, Alexander Faickney was born on May 24, 1888 in New York City. Son of John and Kate (Lamb) Osborn.
Osborn, Alexander Faickney was born on May 24, 1888 in New York City. Son of John and Kate (Lamb) Osborn.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Hamilton College, 1909, honorary the Master of Philisophy, 1921, Doctor of Humane Letters, 1959. Doctor of Letters, Webber College, 1959.
Began as newspaper reporter, 1909-1911. Assistant secretary Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, 1911-1912. Sales manager Hard Manufacturing Company, Buffalo 1912-1915.
Entered advertising business E. P. Remington Agv., Buffalo, 1915. Partner with Bruce Barton & Roy Durstine in advertising, 1919-1928. With Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn, Inc., 1928-1960, dir since 1928, vice Chairman of the Board, 1946-1957. member Executive Committee, 1957-1960.
Director Marine Trust Company. Trustee Western Savings Bank. Chairman Creative Education Foundation.
Trustee Hamilton College.
Clubs: Buffalo.
Married Helen Coatsworth, September 5, 1916. Children: Katharine (Mistress.