Background
Riper, Guernsey Van was born on July 5, 1909 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Guernsey and Edith (Longley) Van Riper.
author real estate and art gallery executive
Riper, Guernsey Van was born on July 5, 1909 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Guernsey and Edith (Longley) Van Riper.
Bachelor of Arts, DePauw University, 1930, Doctor of Laws (honorary), 1992. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1932. Advertising copywriter Sidener & Van Riper, Indianapolis, 1933-1940.
Editor Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis and New York City, 1941-1948.
Freelance writer children"s books, 1949-1974. President Crooked Stick Development Corporation, Indianapolis, since 1972.
President Van Riper Gallery Fine Arts, Incorporated., since 1984.
Editor Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis President Crooked Stick Development President Van Riper Gallery Fine Arts, Incorporated., 1984.
Member; Club, Woodstock.
Married Edna Woodard, 1988.