Background
Risom, Ole Christian was born on October 3, 1919 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Son of Sven and Inger (Henriques) Risom. came to the United States, 1941, naturalized, 1942.
Risom, Ole Christian was born on October 3, 1919 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Son of Sven and Inger (Henriques) Risom. came to the United States, 1941, naturalized, 1942.
Art director, Interior Design Magazine, New York City, 1948-1950; associate art director, McCall, Better Living Magazine, New York City, 1950-1952; vice president, art director, Golden Press Western Public, New York City, 1952-1972; vice president, associate public juvenile division, Random House, New York City, 1972-1990.
Served to sergeant United States Army, 1942-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member National Arts Club, Society Illustrators, Racquet and Tennis Club, Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, Royal Danish Yacht Club.
Married Agnes Grafin von Rechberg u Rothenloewen, May, 1947. Children: Christopher, Camilla, Charles Nicholas.