The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with Jim Alexander

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The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with Jim Alexander

10/12/2006; 12/12/2006

https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/A2006.114

Photographer Jim Alexander (1935 - ) is known for his 1993 exhibition of photographs of Duke Ellington. He teaches photography and operates a studio in Atlanta. Alexander was interviewed by The HistoryMakers on 10/12/2006 and 12/12/2006, in Atlanta, Georgia. This collection is comprised of the video footage of the interview.

Total Sessions: 2; Total Tapes: 10; Total Run Time: 04h 50m 57s

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Alexander, Jim, 1935-

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Photographer Jim Alexander was born to contractor David Alexander and Frances James Alexander on August 7, 1935 in Waldwick, New Jersey. He attended Waldwick Public School and Ramsey High School. Joining the U.S. Navy in 1952, Alexander developed an interest in photography, apprenticing with the base photographer and selling photo portraits of other sailors for fifty cents each. Leaving the Navy in 1956, Alexander detailed cars, ran a pool hall and was route manager for a newspaper.In 1964, Alex...