Jackson, B.D. (1850 or 1-1937),

B.D. Jackson (1850 or 1-1937) was born in Sullivan, Ohio; the "B" stood for Bradford, and the "D" came from his nickname Dan (he had no middle name). He began his career as a portrait photographer in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 1901, in search of a better climate, he moved to Pomona, California where he purchased a portrait studio. In addition to portrait work, he began photographing the surrounding towns, and the mountains and beaches of Southern California. Jackson lived and worked at various times in Los Angeles, Pasadena, Hollywood, Glendora, La Canada, La Crescenta, and Glendale, all of which figure in his work. Eventually he gave up the portrait aspect of the business and concentrated on landscape views for the production of stereographs and postcards; as he said, "Views don't talk back."

From the description of B.D. Jackson Collection of Negatives and Photographs, 1903-1950s (bulk 1920s-1930s) [graphic] (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 84651654