Background
Porter, Edwin David was born on May 18, 1912 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry E. and Anna (Pondel) Porter.
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Edwin David Porter
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Student, Northwestern University, 1932-1933; student, The Art Institute of Chicago of Chicago, 1938.
Career
Economist, War Production Board, Washington, 1942;
founder, David Porter Gallry, Washington, 1942;
partner, The G Place Gallery, Washington, 1943;
owner, David Porter Gallery (formerly The G Place Gallery), Washington, 1944;
vice president, public, Cosmopolitan magazine, New York City, 1952-1955;
national sales manager, Screen Gems, 1955-1958. Owner Art Lending Gallery, New York City, 1953-1959, Museum of Modern Art, New York City, 1953-1959. Artist-in-residence Dartmouth College, 1964-1965.
Teacher figure drawing Cooper Union, New York City, 1965. Lecturer in demonstrations of acrylic relief sculpture techniques Corcoran Museum Art School, Washington, 1967-1968. Teacher painting workshops Guild Hall Museum, fall and winter, 1975-1978.
Achievements
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Director East End Hospice, since 1988.
Connections
Married Marion Oettinger, December 3, 1948.
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Nationality
American