Bruce Blackburn

American graphic designer (1938-2021)
Person human Q55218055
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Bruce Blackburn

Summary

Bruce Blackburn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dallas[2]. He was born on January 1, 1938[3]. He passed away in Arvada[4]. He died on February 1, 2021[5]. He worked as an artist[6], graphic designer[7], and logo designer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Bruce Blackburn was born in Dallas[2].
  • Bruce Blackburn died in Arvada[4].
  • Bruce Blackburn was born on January 1, 1938[3].
  • Bruce Blackburn was born on June 2, 1938[10].
  • Bruce Blackburn died on February 1, 2021[5].
  • Bruce Blackburn held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Bruce Blackburn's professions included artist[6].
  • Bruce Blackburn worked as a graphic designer[7].
  • Bruce Blackburn worked as a logo designer[8].
  • Among Bruce Blackburn's employers was NASA Scientific and Technical Information Office[12].
  • Bruce Blackburn's education included a stint at University of Cincinnati[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Bruce Blackburn is Official Symbol of the American Revolution Bicentennial[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Bruce Blackburn is NASA insignia[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Bruce Blackburn is NASA Graphics Standards Manual[16].
  • Bruce Blackburn is recorded as male[17].
  • Bruce Blackburn's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Bruce Blackburn's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[19].
  • Bruce Blackburn is part of Pirouette: Turning Points in Design[20].
  • Bruce Blackburn's residence is recorded as Evansville[21].
  • Bruce Blackburn's residence is recorded as New York City[22].
  • Bruce Blackburn's residence is recorded as Santa Fe[23].
  • Bruce Blackburn's residence is recorded as Lakewood[24].
  • Bruce Blackburn's family name is recorded as Blackburn[25].
  • Bruce Blackburn's given name is recorded as Bruce[26].
  • Bruce Blackburn's partner in business or sport is recorded as Richard Danne[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bruce Blackburn was born in Dallas[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1938[3] and June 2, 1938[10].

Education

Bruce Blackburn was educated at University of Cincinnati[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include artist[6], graphic designer[7], and logo designer[8]. Bruce Blackburn was employed by NASA Scientific and Technical Information Office[12].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Official Symbol of the American Revolution Bicentennial[14], a logo[28]; NASA insignia[15], a logo[29]; and NASA Graphics Standards Manual[16].

Death and Burial

Bruce Blackburn died on February 1, 2021[5]. He died in Arvada[4].

Why It Matters

Bruce Blackburn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Bruce Blackburn born?

Bruce Blackburn's place of birth was Dallas[2].

Where did Bruce Blackburn die?

Bruce Blackburn died in Arvada[4].

What did Bruce Blackburn do for work?

Bruce Blackburn worked as artist[6], graphic designer[7], and logo designer[8].

Where did Bruce Blackburn go to school?

Bruce Blackburn was educated at University of Cincinnati[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Bruce Blackburn, Designer of Ubiquitous NASA Logo, Dies at 82. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Bruce Blackburn, Designer of Ubiquitous NASA Logo, Dies at 82. wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Bruce Blackburn, Designer of Ubiquitous NASA Logo, Dies at 82. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Bruce Blackburn, Designer of Ubiquitous NASA Logo, Dies at 82. wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Bruce Blackburn, Designer of Ubiquitous NASA Logo, Dies at 82. wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . nasa.gov. Retrieved . nasa.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . Bruce Blackburn, Designer of Ubiquitous NASA Logo, Dies at 82. wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . Bruce Blackburn, Designer of Ubiquitous NASA Logo, Dies at 82. wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . Bruce Blackburn, Designer of Ubiquitous NASA Logo, Dies at 82. wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . Bruce Blackburn, Designer of Ubiquitous NASA Logo, Dies at 82. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Bruce Blackburn, Designer of Ubiquitous NASA Logo, Dies at 82. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Bruce Blackburn, Designer of Ubiquitous NASA Logo, Dies at 82. wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [14] . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . nasa.gov. nasa.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Notable work Official Symbol of the American Revolution Bicentennial, NASA insignia, NASA Graphics Standards Manual
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    Partner in business or sport Richard Danne
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