Muray, Nickolas, 1892-1965

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Birth 1892-02-15
Death 1965-11-02
Americans,

Biographical notes:

Portrait photographer.

Born in Hungary. Began as professional photographer around 1921. In the 1930s, he established one of the first color labs in the United States and became a master of the carbro process. He also wrote reviews for DANCE magazine, flew airplanes, and in 1928 and 1932, he represented the United States as a member of the Olympic Fencing Team.

From the description of Nickolas Muray papers, 1911-1978. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122390183

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  • Celebrities
  • Illustrators
  • Painters
  • Photographers
  • Portrait photography

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  • Photographers

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  • United States (as recorded)

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