Jane Jordan Browne

Background

Browne, Jane Jordan was born on April 14, 1931 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of Francis Emmett and Margaret Eleanor (Gray) Browne.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Smith College, 1952. Master of Arts, University of California at Los Angeles, 1962.

Career

Managing editor Hawthorn Books, New York City, 1963—1965. Editor Thomas Y. Crowell, 1965—1967. Freelance writer Beverly Hills, California, 1967—1968.

General editorial and production manager Macmillan Educational Services Inc., Beverly Hills, 1968—1970. Literature agent Multimedia Product Development Inc., Beverly Hills and Chicago, since 1970.

Achievements

• Jane Jordan Browne has been listed as a noteworthy literary agent by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Illinois Center for the Book, Chicago, 1985. Member of Indiana Literature Agents Association, Midwest Writers Association, Modern Poetry Association, Fortnightly, Friday (Chicago).

Interests

• Gardening, cooking, travel.

Connections

Married William O. Petersen, November 25, 1978.

Father:

Francis Emmett Browne

Mother:

Margaret Eleanor (Gray) Browne

Spouse:

William O. Petersen