Russell, Andrew J.

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First official Union photographer, noted for recording engineering progects; later worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and photographed the historic meeting at Promontory Point.

From the description of Civil War photographs of bridge construction in Alexandria, Va. [graphic], circa 1861-1863. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 435542248

Andrew J. Russell was a staff or stringer photographer for the United States Information Agency.

From the description of Russell, Andrew J., photographer (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10611313

Andrew J. Russell (1829-1902) was a Western photographer who documented the early West as well as the American Civil War.

From the description of Andrew J. Russell photographs, 1868-1869. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 123235367

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Birth 1829-03-20

Death 1902-09-22

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