Hightower, D. L. (Draffus Lamar), 1899-1993

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Dates:
Birth 1899-06-16
Death 1993

Biographical notes:

Draffus Lamar Hightower was born near Perote, Alabama, in 1899. A self-taught photographer, he began shooting images around the time of the first World War. He attended Sweeney Automotive College in Kansas City in 1920 and returned to Clayton, Alabama, to work for Robertson's Ford. Eight years later he started his own Chevrolet dealership and maintained the business until 1953. Thereafter he managed his wife's farm at White Oak Station. He died in Troy, Alabama, in 1993.

From the description of Photographs, ca. 1930-ca. 1965. (University of South Alabama). WorldCat record id: 429909583

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  • Photograph collections

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Places:

  • Clayton (Ala.) (as recorded)
  • Barbour County (Ala.) (as recorded)