West, Levon, 1900-1968

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Dates:
Birth 1900
Death 1968

Biographical notes:

Levon West was a printmaker and, under the name Ivan Dmitri, a photographer.

From the description of Correspondence with Carl Zigrosser, 1959-1962. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155899795

Born at Centerville, S.D., son of Rev. A.M. West. The family moved to Glen Ullin, N.D. in 1914. He taught school in Wells County, N.D. after serving in the Navy during World War I. After graduation from the University of Minnesota, he began a career in etching. Using the name Ivan Dmitri, he launched a second career in art photography. Married Louise Remington in 1943.

From the description of Collection, 1935-1981. (North Dakota State University Library). WorldCat record id: 30378636

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Subjects:

  • Art, American
  • Art
  • Artists
  • Etching
  • Photography

Occupations:

  • Photographers

Places:

  • Glen Ullin (N.D.) (as recorded)
  • Mayville (N.D.) (as recorded)
  • New York (as recorded)
  • Harvey (N.D.) (as recorded)