Background
Sorensen, John Hjelmhof was born on November 22, 1923 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Son of Paul Albertus and Elly (Hjelmhof) Sorensen.
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John Hjelmhof Sorensen
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John Hjelmhof Sorensen, Danish advertising executive, cartoonist. Recipient 1st awards Outdoor Advertising Association American for best outdoor campaign of year, 1956-1959; John Sorensen Permanent Collection established in library Syracuse University, 1966. Served with Danish Army, 1945-1946.; Member National Cartoonists Society.
Education
Student North. Copenhagen, 1941-1943.
Career
Came to the United States, 1946, naturalized, 1951. Accountant, Copenhagen, 1941-1945, New York City, 1946-1947, 49-50. Art and creative director with various advertising agencies, 1955-1969.
President John Sorensen & Associates, Incorporated., advertising agency, Little Rock, 1959-1969.
Cartoonist, 1953-1969, for popular magazines in the United States, book selections, also publications in Canada, England, France, Italy, Scandinavia, Germany, Spain, South America, Orient. Board of directors Goodwill Industries, Performing Arts Council.
Chairman, Board Of Directors Arkansas Arts Festival. Trustee Arkansas State Sanatorium.
Achievements
Membership
Served with Danish Army, 1945-1946. Member National Cartoonists Society. Clubs: Little Rock, Top of Rock, Hardscrabble Country, Little Rock Racquet.
Connections
Married Elizabeth Lucille Hunter, June 25, 1949. Children: Karen, Lise, Erik.
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Born
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Died
April 6, 1969 (aged 45) -
Resting place
Buried Pine Crest Memorial Park Little Rock Arkansas. -
Nationality
Danish -
Ethnicity
Awards
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Recipient 1st awards Outdoor Advertising Association American for best outdoor campaign of year, 1956-1959. John Sorensen Permanent Collection established in library Syracuse University, 1966.Recipient 1st awards Outdoor Advertising Association American for best outdoor campaign of year, 1956-1959. John Sorensen Permanent Collection established in library Syracuse University, 1966.