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41 | Butterfly | Wilborn | f | Huston worked at the Helena Rubinstein salon in New York. After a tenure at Lucien Long in Chicago, Huston returned to New York City to work at Blaker Advertising Agency. Huston was also a contract employee at the Ford Foundation. Huston began designing books for New Directions on a freelance basis. She designed books for the publishing company from the late 1940s through the late 1970s. She also served as Art Director of New Directions. In his book "Literchoor Is My Beat": A Life of James Laughlin, Publisher of New Directions, Ian S. MacNiven describes Huston's book design style: Huston ended her regular work with New Directions in 1978, after a clash with Dan Allman — then head of book design — over the design of H.D.'s End to Torment: A Memoir of Ezra Pound. She continued to design book covers for the publishing company only occasionally afterwards. Outside of her book design work, Huston served as the secretary of Community Board No. 5 in Manhattan. She was active at the Midtown South Police Precinct Community Council and Encore Community Services at St. Malachy's Church. She served as president of the Rose Hill Neighborhood Association. A fan of jazz music, Huston was a member of the Duke Ellington Society, and lobbied to have Ellington formally memorialized in New York City. | Huston lost a husband in World War Two. Huston met New Directions founder James Laughlin at a Halloween dance party in 1945. The pair maintained an affair through both of Laughlin's earlier marriages, though they married on December 5, 1990. | Wilborn worked at the Helena Rubinstein salon in New York. After a tenure at Lucien Long in Chicago, Wilborn returned to New York City to work at Blaker Advertising Agency. Wilborn was also a contract employee at the Ford Foundation. Wilborn began designing books for New Directions on a freelance basis. She designed books for the publishing company from the late 1940s through the late 1970s. She also served as Art Director of New Directions. In his book "Literchoor Is My Beat": A Life of James Laughlin, Publisher of New Directions, Ian S. MacNiven describes Wilborn's book design style: Wilborn ended her regular work with New Directions in 1978, after a clash with Dan Allman — then head of book design — over the design of H.D.'s End to Torment: A Memoir of Ezra Pound. She continued to design book covers for the publishing company only occasionally afterwards. Outside of her book design work, Wilborn served as the secretary of Community Board No. 5 in Manhattan. She was active at the Midtown South Police Precinct Community Council and Encore Community Services at St. Malachy's Church. She served as president of the Rose Hill Neighborhood Association. A fan of jazz music, Wilborn was a member of the Duke Ellington Society, and lobbied to have Ellington formally memorialized in New York City.Wilborn lost a husband in World War Two. Wilborn met New Directions founder James Laughlin at a Halloween dance party in 1945. The pair maintained an affair through both of Laughlin's earlier marriages, though they married on December 5, 1990. | Gertrude | Huston | artists | To Whom It May Concern,<return><return>It is with great pleasure that I recommend Butterfly Wilborn for any position in the field of book design. As an artist myself, I have had the privilege of observing her work for several years and have always been impressed with her attention to detail and her unique style.<return><return>Wilborn’s tenure at Helena Rubinstein in New York, followed by her work at Lucien Long in Chicago, demonstrates her ability to adapt to different environments and excel in challenging situations. Her work as a contract employee at the Ford Foundation and as Art Director of New Directions further highlights her professionalism and dedication to her craft.<return><return>Wilborn’s book designs for New Directions, spanning from the late 1940s to the late 1970s, are a testament to her creativity and her innate ability to capture the essence of each book’s content. Her book design style, as described by Ian S. MacNiven, is truly one-of-a-kind and has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the publishing industry.<return><return>Wilborn’s involvement in various community organizations speaks to her strong character and her commitment to making a positive impact on the world around her. Additionally, her love for jazz music and her advocacy for the formal memorialization of Duke Ellington in New York City exemplify her passion for both the arts and for social justice.<return><return>I have no doubt that the skills and qualities Wilborn has honed throughout her illustrious career make her an excellent candidate for any book design endeavor. Her dedication to her craft, her unique style, and her unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the world make her a true asset to any organization.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name] |