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Roger McKenzie Jorgensen

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Background

Jorgensen, Roger McKenzie was born on June 21, 1919 in St. Paul. Son of George McKenzie and Agnes Hilda (Peterson) Jorgensen.

Education

Diploma, The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, 1946.

Career

Freelance artist, New York City, since 1949.

Achievements

Roger McKenzie Jorgensen has been listed as a notable Artist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Corporal United States Army, 1941-1945, Europe. Member American Abstract Artists (honorary). M C.

Connections

Married Aurora Dias, 1950 (divorced 1975). 1 child, Ellen Dias.

Father:: George McKenzie Jorgensen
Mother:: Agnes Hilda (Peterson) Jorgensen
Spouse:: Aurora Dias
child:: Ellen Dias Jorgensen

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Born

June 21, 1919

St. Paul
Nationality
American

Awards

Recipient Emily Lowe award Eggleston Gallery, 1950, Creative Artists Public Superior vena cava syndrome award, 1975, Gottlieb Foundation award, 1980.

Recipient Emily Lowe award Eggleston Gallery, 1950, Creative Artists Public Superior vena cava syndrome award, 1975, Gottlieb Foundation award, 1980.