Ansel Adams Papers, 1938-1944

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Ansel Adams Papers, 1938-1944

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Ansel Easton Adams (1902-1984) was born in San Francisco, California. A photographer and conservationist, he helped to establish photography as an art form and is known for his detailed, panoramic photos of the American West. The collection consists of typescripts, correspondence, photographs, proof sheets, and ephemera related to the creation and publication of two of Adams's books: (1944) and (1938). Born Free and Equal Sierra Nevada, the John Muir Trail

2 boxes (1 linear ft.); 1 oversize box

eng,

University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.

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