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Start/Birth date: | 1898 |
Death/End date: | 1971 |
Gerald Transpota was winner of gold and silver medals at the Calgary Stampede Rodeo and Art show from 1921-1925 for his posters. In the 1940s he was a muralist for Universal and Warner Bros studios. His artistic abilities led him to become a master stone engraver of coins and paper money for the National Printing and Engraving Office, and a noted label designer for wineries, breweries, and the Fruit Growers Association.