Background
Porter, Russell Dennis was born on November 5, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert James Porter and Mary Kasson.
marine and railroad artist and historian
Porter, Russell Dennis was born on November 5, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert James Porter and Mary Kasson.
Graduated from the high school, Chicago.
Draftsman, General Electric X-Ray Corporation, Chicago and Milwaukee, 1937-1951; associate editor, artist, Kalmbach Public Company, Milwaukee, 1951-1956; technical illustrator, Ken Cook Public Company, Milwaukee, 1956-1989. Midwest editor Carstens Publs., Ramsey, New Jersey, 1958-1968.
With Army of the United States, 1941-1942. Member National R.R. History Society (photographic award 1969), International Society MarinePainters, Manitowoc Maritime Museum.
Married Florence Margaret Thompson, September 25, 1943. Children: Robert James, Susan Dee.