Donal McLaughlin
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Donal McLaughlin (born July 26, 1907 in Manhattan , † September 27, 2009 in Garrett Park , Maryland ) was an American architect and graphic artist . He created the emblem of the United Nations .
Life
McLaughlin was born in Manhattan, New York , and grew up in the Bronx . His career aspirations went back to his grandfather, who planned the Cincinnati Art Museum . He graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's degree in art in 1933 . He then studied architecture until 1937. In the same year he married Laura Nevius. The marriage has two daughters and a son.
McLaughlin was chief designer of the Office of Strategic Services when he designed a pin for the first UN conference in 1945. One and a half years later, the globe, enclosed by two olive branches, was slightly changed to become the official emblem of the United Nations. In addition to the UN emblem, McLaughlin planned the interior of Tiffany & Co.'s main store on Fifth Avenue in New York.
In 2007 he said: “I dreamed of seeing my designs in brick and stone. Instead, I became best known for a pin. "
He died of esophageal cancer in Maryland on September 27, 2009 at the age of 102 . His father was also over 100 years old.
Web links
- William Grimes: Donal McLaughlin, Designer of United Nations Emblem, Dies at 102 In: The New York Times, October 2, 2009
Individual evidence
- ↑ The lapel pin that changed the world ( Memento of the original from December 5, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. In: Yale Alumni Magazine , May / June 2007 issue
- ^ The New York Times, October 2, 2009
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | McLaughlin, Donal |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American architect |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 26, 1907 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 27, 2009 |
| Place of death | Garrett Park, Maryland |