LeRoy Winbush (Finding Aid)

LeRoy Winbush

1915 -

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Food: Mustard Greens

Favorite Vacation Spot: Israel

Interview Length: 134 minutes

Interview Date(s): May 29, 2002

Interview Location(s): Chicago, Illinois

Abstract

LeRoy Winbush recalls his family background and his childhood. He remembers his elementary and high school years in Chicago, Illinois. LeRoy Winbush remembers his early artistic development as a high school student and later as a sign painter. He also recounts his transition from a sign painter to the Art Director of Goldblatt's. LeRoy Winbush recounts his career path, from Art Director at Goldblatt's, to Art Director of the Johnson Publishing Company, to founding his own company, Winbush Associates. He also recalls how he avoided the draft, and how he became the first person to bring advertising to the banking industry. LeRoy Winbush discusses his connections with other well-known Chicago artists, and his involvement in local and national art directors' clubs. He also details his other outside activities, such as scuba diving and a movie called 'Bog.' LeRoy Winbush discusses some of his hobbies, such as scuba diving and guitar. He also talks about the need for black designers' groups. He reflects on his life and career, and shares his opinion of the HistoryMakers project.

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